PRN - Behavioral Health Worker - Crisis Response Team

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Greeley, CO

5d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Our dynamic Crisis Response Team is vital in providing high-quality behavioral health services to those who need them most. As a key member of our specialized team, you will conduct critical assessments and care for individuals and families in crisis across Weld County and a 12-county region in Northeast Colorado. This rewarding role includes responding to emergency walk-ins, crisis calls, and after-hours on-call situations. You'll have an opportunity to make an immediate impact by performing thorough evaluations, identifying the best care options in the least restrictive settings, and facilitating connections to suitable resources. In this position, you'll also offer intensive care coordination for Weld County clients and support discharge planning, aiding individuals in successfully transitioning from higher levels of care back into their communities. Behavioral Health Workers support the implementation of individualized care plans for clients facing mental health and/or substance use challenges. They adhere to the policies, rules, regulations, and directives of North Range Behavioral Health while facilitating client engagement. Behavioral Health Workers act as sources of emotional support, assist with resource navigation and problem-solving, and advocate for clients' needs to ensure their active participation in care plans.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field from an accredited college or university is required.
A Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets agency insurability requirements is required.
Annual Flu Vaccinations
Annual TB Testing

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills desired.
No prior experience is required, though it’s preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist supervisory staff in assuring that clients comply with program rules, guidelines, and directives while they participate in all aspects of daily living and treatment within the facility and outside the facility when instructed.
Assist in the client administration process including orientation, training, and other activities to maximize clients' positive adjustment to the setting.
Observe client behavior to identify changes or indicators of special needs and report those observations to designated staff as they occur.
Participate in the delivery of group activities and serve as an assistant to the clinical staff in treatment events as requested. May participate in one-to-one treatment sessions with clients as designated by the program.
Assist with meal service and participate with clients during mealtime as indicated by client care plans; assist with client wellness checks and breaks per program requirements. They may be required to monitor clients on breaks where tobacco products are used.
Conduct house/community meetings and engage in client discussions.
Assist in monitoring client use of medications and management of those medications.
Assist in special outings, tours, trips, and other special projects that are part of the program plans.
Function as a crisis intervention specialist when required to implement response plans for a client demonstrating difficult behaviors, health emergencies, or natural disasters.
Use appropriate de-escalation, seclusion, and/or restraint techniques when necessary following program guidelines.
Demonstrate competency in the use of timeouts, token economy, therapeutic privacy, therapeutic physical restraint, and locked time out as behavioral interventions as appropriate for the facility and situation.