What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Tech position at Western Tidewater CSB?
Western Tidewater Community Services Board is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech who will provide quality direct care, and therapeutic intervention for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI).
Job Description:
Job Description:
- Establish open lines of communication and build rapport for individuals with behavioral or emotional issues with a serious mental illness diagnosis residing in an Assisted Living Facility.
- Provide direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group setting to implement behavior reduction interventions as directed by the supervisor.
- Support de-escalation of crisis behaviors.
- Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides input.
- Provide and document quality and quantity of direct services as required by program standards in an electronic health records system.
- Mandatory round checks conducted as required per department for shift reporting.
- Provide transportation when needed.
- Other duties as assigned by Clinical Administrator and/or Supervisor.
- QMHP, or two years of experience working with SMI in a direct care setting
- Valid driver’s license
- Drug and Alcohol/ Mental Health experience
- Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to handle a crisis and react appropriately.
- Flexibility and adaptable
