Job Description

Behavioral Health Tech I - Steamboat

Reports to: Milieu Manager

Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time | Part-Time

Salary Range: $21.00 to $24.15 per hour

Job Site: Foundry Ranch - Steamboat

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Tech I assists with providing direct patient care and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry-level position.
• CPR certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain QMAP certification.
• Must have a plan to obtain Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) certification within 18 months of hire.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
• Must be 21 years of age or older (in order to be eligible to drive company vehicles when required).
• Ability to assist a diverse population of clients with cultural sensitivity, dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Ability to utilize provided training safely and effectively using verbal de-escalation techniques with an upset client.
• Ability to listen well, take direction, make sound decisions, and use best judgment in various situations.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain personal and professional boundaries.
• Willingness to learn and have a teachable attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be adept at quickly learning multiple computer systems and platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with admits by following all steps and protocols of orientation, including conducting searches and cataloging of personal items.
• Assist in searches, inspections, checks, and investigations as part of treatment procedures.
• Align and operate within the Medical and Clinical team’s treatment plan for each client.
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisors and clinicians regarding client issues and notable progress.
• Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
• Document client notes in appropriate systems.
• Ensure client engagement in programming and activities.
• Provide activity and appointment transportation for clients.
• Administer Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Carry out CIWA, COWS and Vitals.
• Complete routine checks.
• Participate in shift exchange, discussing any pertinent changes in the clients’ status (clinical, medical, behavioral, etc.). 
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and client-focused treatment environment by using therapeutic skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42CFR Part 2 compliance. 
• Adhere to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and accrediting agency regulations and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working/typing on a computer.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, climb steps, hear, see, speak.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 
• Driving in all weather conditions.

Benefits & Perks:  

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance*
• Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
• Voluntary Term Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellness reimbursement*

Financial

• Competitive salary
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Work/Life Perks

• Professional growth and development
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)

*Full-time employees 

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

  Employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.  

Compensation details: 21-24.15 Hourly Wage

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