Behavioral Health Technician-Residential (S0046)

Axis Health System•Montrose, CO

6d•$19 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide supportive services and monitor and direct compliance with rules, guidelines, and directives for clients within a 24-hour residential care unit. Participates as a member of the service delivery team to assist with the individual care plans for program clients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives that apply. May also be asked to provide similar services in other locations as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Active BLS certification.
Current TB result.
Proof of Flu vaccination.
Knowledge of AA/NA very helpful.
A high degree of emotional maturity and the ability to maintain a level of courtesy and professional decorum in adverse circumstances.
Basic counseling skills including the ability to listen without judging, empathizing with the client, and being able to respond appropriately.
The ability to function at peak performance levels during nighttime hours if required.
Ability to observe and describe behavior and/or symptomatic changes.
Ability to seek supervision when needed.
Good communication skills and ability to provide constructive feedback to other staff.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Internet Access.
Ability to follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System commercial insurance agency.
Occasional travel required.
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.
Annual Flu immunization.
Annual TB screening.
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in the 12 Step recovery field.
Experience in the medical field.
Experience in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive services to clients.
Monitor and direct compliance with rules, guidelines, and directives for clients within a 24-hour residential care unit.
Participate as a member of the service delivery team to assist with individual care plans for program clients.
Provide similar services in other locations as needed.