Behavioral Health Technician

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center•Prescott Valley, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for daily supervision and support of clients. Plans with the Dorm Supervisor and carries out scheduled groups with clients. Maintains oral and written communication with staff, clients, and others as requested. Meets weekly, at the least, with assigned primary clients. Also, helps clients set daily goals and support them through their program. Responsible for daily documentation of clients and specific reports pertaining to primary clients. Responsible for primary clients’ clinical chart condition. Supervises clients in accordance with MMYTC protocols (Joint Commission, OBHL, and agency requirements). With permission, carries out activities: games, sports, projects, etc. with clients in following the schedule. Ensures safety of all clients, staff, visitors, and animals. Follows all MMYTC rules and norms, and is supportive of the Mountain Lion Club (MLC). May be needed to transport in MMYTC vehicles. Demonstrates proper methods of cleaning and organizing with the clients. Follows and ensures safety regulations: maintains order, settles disputes, conducts routine head count, checks for safe environment, and prevents the client from harming self and others. Keeps records and may complete incident reports (if applicable). Exemplifies appropriate role model through physical appearance, social skills, professional words and acts, sets clear professional boundaries. Qualified to administer medications to self-medicating clients. Utilizes trained, trauma-informed interventions to challenge unhealthy behaviors to achieve a desired resolution to conflict. All other duties as assigned by supervisor or relative chain of command. Adheres to Mingus policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA. Must receive 1 hour or more of clinical oversight every 2-week period.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be able to pass a thorough background check, and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
High School diploma or GED.
Experience with youth and/or behavioral health preferred.
Individual judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills.
Emotionally and physically able to assist in physical escort and/or restraint.
Must be able to help carry an ill, injured, or incapacitated student.
Must be physically able to assist in AWOL searches in mountainous terrain.
Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.

Responsibilities

Plans with the Dorm Supervisor and carries out scheduled groups with clients.
Maintains oral and written communication with staff, clients, and others as requested.
Meets weekly, at the least, with assigned primary clients. Also, helps clients set daily goals and support them through their program.
Responsible for daily documentation of clients and specific reports pertaining to primary clients.
Responsible for primary clients’ clinical chart condition.
Supervises clients in accordance with MMYTC protocols (Joint Commission, OBHL, and agency requirements).
With permission, carries out activities: games, sports, projects, etc. with clients in following the schedule.
Ensures safety of all clients, staff, visitors, and animals.
Follows all MMYTC rules and norms, and is supportive of the Mountain Lion Club (MLC).
May be needed to transport in MMYTC vehicles.
Demonstrates proper methods of cleaning and organizing with the clients.
Follows and ensures safety regulations: maintains order, settles disputes, conducts routine head count, checks for safe environment, and prevents the client from harming self and others.
Keeps records and may complete incident reports (if applicable).
Exemplifies appropriate role model through physical appearance, social skills, professional words and acts, sets clear professional boundaries.
Qualified to administer medications to self-medicating clients.
Utilizes trained, trauma-informed interventions to challenge unhealthy behaviors to achieve a desired resolution to conflict.
Adheres to Mingus policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA.
Must receive 1 hour or more of clinical oversight every 2-week period.