Behavioral Health Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a stressful environment, and to take appropriate action.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily staffing needs, calculate staffing requirements using flexible staffing patterns and patient acuity, and maintain related records.
• Supervise Patient Sitters and determine, coordinate, and oversee their staffing assignments.
• Review staffing levels and address shortages using the flexible staffing plan as a guide.
• Notify the appropriate Director in a timely manner when staffing issues are anticipated or occur.
• Recruit, direct, orient, train, coach, and mentor Patient Sitters.
• Perform or assist with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Assess and ensure the quality of services delivered and facilitate staff development programs.
• Ensure staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Compose, type, and transcribe correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials, and other written communications.
• Receive, screen, and route visitors and telephone calls; respond to, escalate, and follow up on inquiries and problems as appropriate.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events, and appointments, and maintain assigned calendars.
• Maintain files and office equipment and order and stock supplies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and needed.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible scheduling.