Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Meet with newly assigned client and conduct introductory session.

Participate in clinical staff meetings as scheduled.

Ensure all client referrals for services made on or offsite have follow up documentation in the record, releases of information obtained, etc.

Abide by HIPPA and Confidentiality laws.

Complete, sign, credential, and date all Suicide Risk Assessments upon admission.

Complete, sign, credential, and date all Trauma Assessments when completed.

Complete, sign, credential, and date all Spiritual Assessments when completed.

Complete, sign, credential, and date all Legal Assessments when completed.

Assist with AMA blockage onsite and at housing via telephone when possible.

Complete, sign, daily group notes notes within 24 hours of sessions.

Participate in staff meetings-report to Management issues or concerns as needed, etc.

Complete required trainings within orientation period and annually.

Participate in clinical staff development-recommended trainings / competencies, workshops, and or in-services to enhance skills and or performance.

Ensure assigned client satisfaction surveys are completed at discharge or when a client transfers from one level to another.

Ensure client outcome surveys are completed for assigned clients.

Complete corrective actions when assigned.

Complete, sign, credential, and date all New Admissions.

Participate in Clinical Competencies at least annually.

Provide Clinical Director with weekly schedule of availability to establish weekly schedule for coverage.

Develop, Implement resources for clinical content for group sessions.

In collaboration with Human Resource, provide proof of trainings / CEU’s obtained offsite.

Provide Human Resources and Clinical Director with PTO and or leave requests in a timely manner.

Collaborate with Clinical Director and Lead Behavioral Health Tech to approve all clinical passes for clients in community housing level of care.

Collaborate with Clinical Director and Lead Behavioral Health Tech to approve phone calls for clients in community housing level of care.

Maintain current census for all levels of care.

Maintain credentials active and provide Human Resources with current active licensure and certification.

Complete and Review incident reports when necessary.

Participate in an internal quality assurance method of assessing client’s status, quality of services, and aggregate data.