Behavioral Health Tech Overnight - Front Range

Behavioral Health Tech Overnight - Front Range

Reports to: Milieu Manager

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

Salary Range: $20.20 to $24.80 per hour DOE (plus $4 shift differential)

Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Tech Overnight 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.

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:

• Ensure clients adhere to nightly and morning routines and are engaging in programming and activities.
• Conduct and document all required safety checks at predetermined intervals for Residential and Detox levels of care.
• Maintain constant awareness and supervision of clients.
• Document shift notes accurately and timely.
• Assist in searches, inspections, checks, and investigations as part of treatment procedures.
• Assist with admissions by following all steps and protocols of orientation, including conducting searches and cataloging of personal items.
• Administer Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Carry out CIWA, COWS and Vitals.
• Participate in shift exchange, discussing any pertinent changes in the clients’ status (clinical, medical, behavioral, etc.). 
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisors and clinicians regarding client issues and notable progress.
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and client-focused treatment environment by using therapeutic skills.
• Align and operate within the Medical and Clinical team’s treatment plan for each client.
• Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
• Assist with general cleaning of facility. 
• 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.

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.