Behavioral Health Technician (KH)

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all by monitoring and documenting client’s behaviors and vital signs. Works collaboratively with clinicians and credentialed staff to complete routine duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare patient admission to the facility by completing patient screening, screen for potential medical issues, record patient vitals, and complete all agency forms in the admission packet.
• Have a working knowledge of all STARS, Mental Health and other social service agencies within Spokane County and facilitate client movement through identified systems.
• Prepare and complete referral and discharge forms.
• Search and accurately inventory patient property.
• Check and record patient vital signs.
• Keep accurate count of all patients and perform periodic room checks.
• Assist with medication observation for patients.
• Prepare breakfast.
• Answer phones and refer appropriately.
• Conduct educational and informational community meetings.
• Ensure safety of patients and staff by following the policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR laws and regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.
• General light cleaning such as laundry, mopping and maintaining clean communal areas and workspaces.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• No prior experience or training.
• No education required.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Frequently exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.