Psychiatric Behavioral Health Technician (Psych BHT)
About The Position
Works with the psychiatric provider staff and mental health staff to determine patients in need of involuntary treatment. Observes patients identified as needing involuntary treatment for symptoms of mental illness, including danger to self, danger to others, or symptoms indicating that the patient is persistently or acutely disabled, or gravely disabled. Completes petition applications for involuntary, court-ordered treatment and coordinates with outpatient teams to initiate the petitioning process. Testifies in court about observed patient behaviors. Identifies patients who are on a court order for involuntary treatment and makes that information available to provider staff. Assists provider staff in coordinating care with patient's outpatient clinic. Participates in other clinical duties as identified by the Chief of Psychiatry.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum two years of past work experience in this position.
Responsibilities
- Determine patients in need of involuntary treatment.
- Observe patients for symptoms of mental illness, including danger to self, danger to others, or symptoms indicating that the patient is persistently or acutely disabled, or gravely disabled.
- Complete petition applications for involuntary, court-ordered treatment.
- Coordinate with outpatient teams to initiate the petitioning process.
- Testify in court about observed patient behaviors.
- Identify patients on a court order for involuntary treatment and make that information available to provider staff.
- Assist provider staff in coordinating care with patient's outpatient clinic.
- Participate in other clinical duties as identified by the Chief of Psychiatry.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
