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Mission Statement - Through the use of superior customer service, high quality programs and a well trained and dedicated staff, our mission is to inspire hope and support life-saving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
Pay Range: $18.75 to $19.75 hourly
$3000 sign on bonus
MAJOR DUTIES: The Behavioral Tech Position works under the supervision of the Program Director. This position provides counseling and case management for individuals at the Involuntary Treatment Program. The Behavioral Health Technician will be responsible for providing specialized intervention and short-term intervention services to adults and older adults experiencing co-occurring acute behavioral health crisis that resulted in involuntary detention, with the goal of stabilization within the least restrictive setting. This position provides clinical services to patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
This position requires that the incumbent obtain and maintain Washington State credentials through the Department of Health.
The incumbent provides services to individuals who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems. Strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help implement and deliver treatment services that meet the complex needs of the participants in the Involuntary Treatment Program.
Contacts are with the members of the treatment team, individuals, significant others and family, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of behavioral health and crisis, and related community representatives including hospital personnel, lawyers, probation officers, and other court officials. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of individual records.
This position requires the incumbent to provide verbal crisis de-escalation and to respond to aggressive individuals with a calm and collaborative demeanor.
Working hours are spent indoors in offices or other meeting rooms or in the milieu. Supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Director
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$37k-46k (estimate)
05/02/2024
06/21/2024
lifelineconnections.org
VANCOUVER, WA
100 - 200
1962
JARED SANFORD
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
Lifeline Connections is a private, not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation that has served the community since 1962. Lifeline Connections provides the full spectrum of treatment services for adults. Our professional staff includes: Board certified psychiatrist and addictionologist Psychiatric nurse practitioners State certified and licensed mental health professionals, social workers, and chemical dependency professionals Registered and licensed practical nurses Counselors who are bilingual in Spanish and fluent with American Sign Language. Lifeline Connections is certified and licensed by the Wa...shington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Washington State Department of Health and accredited by CARF International. Our programs of care are well respected throughout the region and our service rates are competitive. More than 5,000 people each year have discovered they can get the help they need at Lifeline Connections.
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