Medication Delivery Technician (Weekends)

Davis Behavioral Health • Layton, UT

7d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Davis Behavioral Health, Inc. is actively recruiting for a part-time Medication Delivery Technician to work in the AOT/FAST programs on the Adult Mental Health Outpatient and Adult Medical teams. This position will be based out of the DBH Layton office; however, the majority of the work will be conducted in the community throughout Davis County. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Medication Delivery Technician is a med tech position, preferably for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with med tech experience. The role involves working with adults who live with severe and persistent mental illness and are unable to visit DBH's clinics to receive their prescribed medication. The Medication Delivery Technician provides and documents personal services, reporting back to the nurse and prescriber any concerns around medication effectiveness, tolerability, side effects, or non-adherence.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• The Medication Delivery Technician is required to complete and maintain First Aid and CPR certification and complete Welle training (behavior management).
• Demonstrated experience in the following areas is essential:
• Ability to work diligently and maintain company standards without prompting.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to motivate and engage clients.
• General understanding of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Must be at least 18-years-old
• Proficiently utilize required systems and/or equipment related to performing essential functions of the job.
• Ability to independently manage schedule and assigned caseload, including scheduling appointments with clients, attending required meetings, coordination of care, supervision, and other work activities related to the completion of essential job functions.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• A clean driving record is also required to utilize the DBH vehicle fleet.
• Ability to assist clients in monitoring their medications.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference is for the candidate to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• The ideal candidate will also have a working knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder services, community resources, experience working with clients that have severe mental illness, is hardworking, and can work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Have good organizational and practice management skills.
• Can work independently and effectively.
• Be flexible in days and hours available for scheduled work to best meet the need of clients and DBH.

Responsibilities

• Pick up prepared medication bubble-packs from the Medication Management clinic.
• Deliver prescribed medications to clients in their residences.
• Monitor clients to ensure medication is taken as prescribed.
• Monitor clients for medication side effects.
• Observe clients' current behaviors.
• Complete all required clinical documentation on the same day deliveries were completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time positions at DBH are not eligible to participate in the agency's benefits program.
• All employees at DBH are eligible to utilize the agency's robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well.

What This Job Offers

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