Behavioral Health Technician

Boulder Community Health

Job Overview

Part Time, Days. 12 hours/week

Pay Range is between $17.00-$25.15/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience.

Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. We are honored to hold the awards of 2019 Best Medical Facility from Boulder Weekly, 2019 Best Medical Center from Yellow Scene’s, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people’s lives and positively contribute to the community.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an employee for Behavioral Health Services, which serves the needs of young, middle and older adults, the Behavioral Health Technician implements delegated aspects of patient treatment plans and participates in a therapeutic milieu under the direction of the clinician in charge. The behavioral health technician works closely with patients experiencing problems affecting their mental/emotional well-being such as serious psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and mental health disorders, substance use disorder, and alcohol or drug addiction. Behavioral Health Services encompass promotion of mental/emotional health; prevention of mental and substance use disorders, substance use, and related problems; treatments and services for mental and substance use disorders; and recovery support

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education or Formal Training

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or preferred.

Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)

  • BLS certification and de-escalation training required by the end of conditional period.
  • Wilderness First Aide required within 6 months for techs working in nature-based programs.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Ability to work in a demanding and rapid changing environment

Experience

One-year experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient psychiatric facility preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat and sit.
  • The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 10 pounds, frequently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally support, push, pull and/or transfer up to 50 pounds (for example, moving a patient from a wheelchair to a bed).
  • Functional physical demands include manual dexterity, fine motor skills and reaching. The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, smells and touches.
  • Day room, group room, reading areas, computer room, classroom, off-site therapeutic setting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Demonstrates ability to assess, treat and or care for patients throughout the developmental lifespan from adult to Geriatric patients.
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of DSM-5 diagnosis.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of suicide prevention strategies, assesses for suicidal ideation and implements suicide prevention interventions as appropriate.
  • Assesses the milieu, identifies priorities and communicates the priorities to the Charge RN or clinician in charge.
  • Demonstrates an ability to set effective limits consistent with hospital philosophy and treatment plans.
  • Demonstrates ability to effectively use de-escalations skills and practices situational awareness to manage milieu and maintain unit safety to attain treatment goals

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete 15-minute patient safety checks
  • Completes room and milieu safety rounds
  • Complete Potentially Dangerous Items inventory (PDI)
  • Complete admission duties as assigned and listed in unit coordinator duties book.
  • Complete discharge duties as assigned and listed in unit coordinator duties book.
  • Complete certification forms and follows process listed in unit coordinator duties book.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care.

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities & Discounts, and many more!

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace

Location: Boulder Community Health · BHS IP
Schedule: Part-time, Days – 12 hour shifts, Two 12 hour shifts per pay period

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