Behavioral Health Technician
Location: Madison/Dane County
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
Persons occupying this position must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions

• Follow program policies of the program.
• Process admissions, review client's rights and responsibilities, check belongings, and conduct a urine analysis for all incoming clients.
• Provide daily client care by managing a caseload of clients.
• Administer medications within the Program.
• Chart admissions and interactions with clients through at least a note per shift, and any significant interaction
• Complete the communication log for your shift and conduct a thorough 30-minute shift report.
• Ensure each client receives a discharge summary and leaves with all their belongings and medications.
• Maintain a safe, secure, clean environment for clients and staff. Turn down and prepare each room for the incoming clients.
• Maintain familiarity with client AODA/Mental Health treatment/service plans and assist in following through on the client's goals.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• Intervene in AODA/Mental Health crises.
• Maintain effective working relationships with members of the program team.
• With direction, assist in referring clients to appropriate AODA/Mental Health services.
• Assist clinicians/supervisors, when directed.
• Plan and participate in program groups, recreation, and other activities with the staff, as assigned.
• Transport clients to appointments, meetings, or organized events and drive to pick up medications using the company vehicle.
• Perform all other duties deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health/social services AND 2 plus years of paid experience
• CNA is beneficial but not required.
• Valid Driver's License
• Good written and oral presentation skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel program.

Position must pass a drug screen and criminal background check and be free of offenses prohibiting employment under HSF12 at the time of employment, and annually thereafter .
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.