Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time

Comprehensive Life Resources • Tacoma, WA

3d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to join our team in Tacoma, Washington. This is a Part Time position with Day Shift hours from 6am to 2pm, Friday through Monday. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) role involves creating a safe and therapeutic environment, facilitating group activities, and assisting with daily living tasks of youth ages 12-17 who are receiving inpatient treatment for serious mental health challenges. BHTs will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the emotional and physical well-being of the residents. BHTs serve as a member of an organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs. The Pearl Youth Residence (PYR) is one of four CLIP programs (children's long term inpatient program) and is a positive learning place for youth, families, and staff. Residents are certified for six months, and the average length of stay is approximately 9 months. The residents attend school onsite through the Tacoma School District, and classrooms are supported by paraeducators and behavioral health technicians.

Requirements

• High school or GED
• A willingness to understand and respect diverse backgrounds and a commitment to culturally competent practice.
• Demonstrates ethical decision-making skills and appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to receive and apply consultation and feedback, is accountable, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Open to feedback, is accountable, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Ability to complete paperwork within required timeframes, meeting content requirements.
• Develops and maintains a self-care plan, including seeking supervision with leadership when needed.
• Ability to understand, encourage, and carry out the principles of integrated safety management.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and behavior, appearance, communication, and dependability.
• Promote whole health care as a key to people’s recovery and quality of life.
• Meet the standards as outlined in WAC, Joint Commission, and IOC.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care, safety, and supervision of residents on the therapeutic milieu through positive interactions and direct proactive supervision.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Utilize individualized care appropriate to the specific needs and strengths of residents.
• Utilize appropriate limit setting and resolution focused de-escalation techniques.
• Monitor, implement and support the milieu/program and school schedule.
• Interact professionally, cooperatively, and promptly with other team members.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with residents and actively support the program by participating in all activities during scheduled shifts.
• Work to ensure effective communication among team members during and between shifts, including providing information about the time, location, and nature of activities both in and out of the facility. Communication channels include phone, Teams, radios, email, etc.
• Document and submit reports on all accidents, special treatment approaches, and extraordinary occurrences.
• Attend all assigned meetings, staff meetings, and designated staff training and consultation sessions.
• Report unsafe conditions and needed repairs to shift supervisor, program manager, or safety officer.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained by following all CLR policies and seeking regular consultation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance (for teammates working an average of 20hrs a week)
• Continuing Education Assistance (for teammates working an average of 20hrs a week)
• Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year)
• Part time sick and vacation leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 403(B) Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Repayment (for teammates working an average of 20hrs a week)
• Life Insurance (voluntary)
• Long Term Disability (Voluntary)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED