What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at Livengrin Foundation?
Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for working closely with patients and providing the necessary support.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Maintains an orderly and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Monitors patients and redirects patients when necessary.
- Places patients on a therapeutic agreement when necessary.
- Shares observations regarding patient behaviors and other relevant information.
- Responds to unusual or emergency situations and notifies the appropriate staff.
- Performs search of patients and their belongings according to protocol.
- Assists with the completion of required paperwork upon patient admission.
- Orients newly admitted patients to Livengrin policies, expectations and daily schedule.
- Performs patient rounds and roll call and documents accordingly.
- Performs room searches as required.
- Conducts educational lectures to patient population in a professional and competent manner.
- Monitors patient meetings and lectures.
- Documents necessary information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Supports the clinical and nursing staff as needed.
- Completes inventory of various items and restocks forms and handouts related to patient orientation and other programs.
- Monitors and records refrigerator temperature in patient residences as required.
- Ensures accuracy of departmental logs and files accordingly.
- Handles patient admission in conjunction with nursing staff during overnight hours.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Knowledge of substance use disorder through training, education or personal experience.
- CRS or CPS certification through PCB preferred.