Behavioral Health Tech- Nights, Full-time

Assist in the integration and provision of mental and behavioral health services provided to patients and families in patient care settings. Be a role model and promote collaboration and communication among members of the health care team, and provide interventions that support the safety and therapeutic care for mental and behavioral health needs.

• ​Prefers additional related education in nursing, social work, or mental and behavioral health field. Requires at least High school diploma or GED.

• Experience with developmental disabilities and/or mental and behavioral health care strongly preferred.

• Prefer candidates with prior experience working with child/adolescent patients/clients

• Person who can adapt to complex situations and respond effectively in crisis situation

• Person who has the ability to learn about medical complexities and have the ability to collaborate with medical teams by discussing patient behavior and subsequent interventions utilized for patient care

• Person who can provide direct behavioral support to the behavioral needs of patients

• Person who can communicate behavioral concepts clearly to others who may not have behavioral knowledge.

• Uses time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizes time constraints and adjusts work schedule to address them

• Knowledge of regulations, procedures and best practices in field

• Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position

• Takes responsibility for guiding others' actions and providing direction to a group; steps forward to take the lead in addressing difficult issues and making tough judgment calls

• Proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), e-mail, and internet

• Meticulously keeps track of details without becoming overwhelmed by them; is exact, precise, and accurate; spots minor imperfections or errors and takes action to correct them

• Pursues work with little supervision or assistance

• Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to independently work through details of a problem to reach a positive solution

• Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills
  
  Employees may:
  Be exposed to bodily fluids (e.g. tears, saliva, blood).
  Ongoing risk of vicarious trauma by providing services to a population that carriers a high burden of injury through experiencing adversity and violence.
  Need to move from furniture to floor or engage in play-type activities with children in a variety of room types (exam, interviewing, therapy).
  Need to verbally de-escalate upset children, adolescents, or adults.
  Need to adapt approaches or communication styles to fit the needs of the clinic and patient population.