BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN-3RD SHIFT
Company: Burrell Behavioral Health
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description:Job Summary:The Behavioral Health Technician I
position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to
clients/patients. Duties generally include, but are not limited to,
providing general oversight of day to day activities and at times,
redirect of clients/patients; health monitoring (vital signs),
intervene/respond to crisis and communicate with established
treatment team, facilitate group education/structured activities,
and/or transport clients/patients as needed. Behavioral Health
Technicians are responsible for possessing a basic understanding of
client/patient treatment plan, monitoring and documenting
client/patient behavior and providing safe, therapeutic, and
/supportive environment for clients/patients.Essential Job
Functions:For Residential Facility and Withdrawal Management:Admit,
supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.Ensure
monitoring of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and
possess knowledge to determine need for escalation to medical
intervention when critical symptoms present.Obtain and record vital
signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and/or as indicated
by medical personnel when applicable.Oversee medication
administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by
appropriate training certifications/permissions.Adhere to all
medication policies and work with trained nursing staff to ensure
all medication policies are followed whether self-administered by
client/patient or staff-administered when appropriate training
permits.Maintains accurate records of client medications and
documents the self-administration of medications by clients or
staff administration of medications.Monitors client
self-administration of over the counter (OTC) medications, as well
as the inventory and storage of OTC medications.Properly documents
client's reported blood glucose level as indicated and maintains
agency approved equipment per manufacturer's guidelines.Reports
medication errors and/or medication discrepancies per agency policy
and procedures.Follows Medication Storage and Destruction Policy &
Procedure.Screen and monitor clients/patients for signs and
symptoms of withdrawal to ensure that safety and recovery needs are
being met (when applicable).Facilitate client/patient supervision
checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a
safety/precautions plan.For Illinois Only in addition to other
duties listed: Serve in on-call for shift coverage.For Residential
Care Facility (RCF):Assist clients/patients with personal care
(e.g. grooming, bathing, dressing, etc.) when needed.Admit,
supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.Ensure
monitoring of vital signs and possess knowledge to determine need
for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms
present.Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms
per policy and/or as indicated by medical personnel when
applicable.Oversee medication administration per policy and
procedure and as permitted by appropriate training
certifications/permissions.Adhere to all medication policies and
work with trained nursing staff to ensure all medication policies
are followed whether self-administered by client/patient or
staff-administered when appropriate training permits.Maintains
accurate records of client medications and documents the
self-administration of medications by clients or staff
administration of medications.Monitors client self-administration
of over the counter (OTC) medications, as well as the inventory and
storage of OTC medications.Properly documents client's reported
blood glucose level as indicated and maintains agency approved
equipment per manufacturer's guidelines.Reports medication errors
and/or medication discrepancies per agency policy and
procedures.Follows Medication Storage and Destruction Policy &
Procedure.Note: Any self-administration of medication has to be
with physician orders (whether OTC or prescribed
medications).Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per
policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions
plan.For all locations:Encourage clients/patients to adhere to
program expectations and rules in a trauma informed manner and
communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team and
supervisor as soon as possible. The supervisor and/or treatment
team will assist with developing/implementing therapeutic
interventions.Participate as an active member of the treatment team
by helping to identify client's strengths, needs, abilities and
preferences.Document and/or report at shift change and/or in
client/patient record any exceptional behavior and/or areas of
concerns related to client's behaviors/interactions.Assist in
admission/orientation process with regard to client rights and
rules under the supervision of the assigned supervisor. This may
include obtaining vital signs, safety search of client/patient
and/or belongings and collecting any urine/lab specimens for
testing.Facilitate urine collection, testing, lab send-offs, and
document in the client record following policy and
procedures.Operate telephone system, record incoming messages
accurately, place telephone calls as necessary or directed
practicing good customer service skills and respond to crisis calls
as necessary communicating with supervisor and/or treatment team in
a timely manner.Assist, educate, and redirect clients/patients in
performing daily activities as needed.Monitor client activities and
document client activities occurring on shifts that are relevant to
client's/patient's progress or behavior, including bed check
documentation during overnight shifts.Ensure all clients/patients
are accounted and present in scheduled activities.Foster adaptive
behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and
role-modeling a solution focused approached to issues of
concern.Ensure precaution protocols are adhered to and appropriate
documentation occurs.Assist in monitoring general health conditions
of clients/patients facilitating communications with the supervisor
or treatment team in a timely manner.Prepare for and facilitate
group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or
recreation groups as scheduled and assigned. NOTE: In some
programs, this may be a core aspect of job duties.Provide
client/patient transportation as needed to and from appointments.
NOTE: In some programs, this may be a core aspect of job
duties.Maintain a standard of behavior that is, at all times,
consistent with Organization Code of Conduct and program
philosophy.Complete all mandatory trainings within the required
time frame within State Regulatory/CARF Standards.Attend staff
meetings, treatment team meetings, training sessions, etc. as
requested by supervisors.Maintains a safe and clean environment by
observing general rules of good housekeeping.Reports maintenance
problems, broken or malfunctioning equipment, other mechanical
safety concerns following established reporting procedures.Be
knowledgeable and adhere to all program policies and
procedures.Demonstrate interest in long term and short term goals
and objectives of the organization.Other duties as assigned by
Leadership.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of
confidentiality laws governing the treatment of substance use and
mental health disorder treatment.Capable of communicating ideas
clearly and effectively both verbally and written to produce clear
and concise reports.Ability to read and interpret documents such as
safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units
of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and
decimals.Ability to write routine reports and
correspondence.Ability to speak effectively with clients, Employees
of organization, family members and other community
contacts.Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Basic
key-boarding skills and navigate/enter notes within electronic
medical record.Ability to deal with problems involving several
concrete variables within standardized situations.Ability to
establish rapport with client/patient population while maintaining
appropriate boundaries.Experience and Education Qualifications:High
School education OR equivalent and two (2) years responsible
employmentExperience in Human Services or related field
preferred.ORExceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by
the appropriate Executive Team member.St. Louis County
Programs:Bachelor's Degree, ORMAADC I or IIFor Residential Care
Facility (RCF):Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and
be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in
position.Supervisory Requirements:NoneEmployment
Requirements:Successful completion of background check including
criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.Completion of New
Hire Orientation within 30 Days of Employment.All training
requirements including Relias within two (2) weeks of employment
and annually thereafter.First Aid certification within three (3)
months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.Obtain CPR
certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and
upon renewal date.Medication Administration according to the
program standards.Behavioral Management training completed within
thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start
date:CPI for Residential programsCrisis Management on Relias for
Outpatient programsAchievement of thirty-six (36) hour training
requirements within 2 year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110
E 1. Must complete 40 hours of related training annuallyExtensive
knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the
program to which the Employee is assigned.Valid Driver's license in
state of residency with an acceptable driving record isMust be at
least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned
vehicle.Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate
a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.For Kirksville RCF
staff, Illinois staff, and Kansas Residential staff only:Must
provide evidence that incumbent is free of infectious and
contagious disease,such as TB, prior to beginning employment and
annually thereafter.For Adolescent program only:Within six (6)
months of employment, receive training on adolescent behavior,
familydynamics, communication skills, incest, sexual abuse,
physical and emotional abuse,stress management and the effect of
peer pressure.Physical Requirements:The physical requirements and
working conditions described here are representative of those an
Employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties
and responsibilities.While performing the duties of this job, the
Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sometimes sit
for extended periods of time; the Employee is also required to be
able to walk and climbs stairs as needed. Frequent kneeling,
crouching, bending and stooping may be required. The Employee must
routinely use hands and fingers to write, type, operate a mouse,
file documents, and otherwise handle documents. They must talk and
hear when responding to in-person and/or phone inquiries. The
associate may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, and ability to adjust focus.For Residential Care Facility
(RCF): Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.We are an
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage
applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or
veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.Preferred
Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.About
BrightliBrightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care,
reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by
sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to
increase access to mental health and substance use care in our
communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry
to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by
forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under
one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate,
share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and
retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet
the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery
care.Brightli's top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral
Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast
Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health,
and Places for People. While these organizations operate
independently and are governed by separate board of directors,
their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone,
organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous
healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so
much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever,
and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years
to come.Brightli Snapshot200 locations4 states19 subsidiaries
and/or affiliates5k+ employees
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