Behavioral Health Technician I Full time /Part time /PRN

Job Description: Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician Location: Springfield, MO. Employment Type: Part-time 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. Key Responsibilities: 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 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 p