Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Triage Center
Kitsap Mental Health Services, Bremerton, WA, United States
Behavioral Health Tech - Crisis Triage Center
Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 per hour
Additional Shift Differentials as high as $1.25 per hour
Shifts can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits at a Glance
Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment
Primary Responsibilities
Take appropriate measures to meet the client's daily basic needs for health and safety, including but not limited to the following tasks:
Prepare and serve meals
Conduct safety checks of the units
Monitor clients according to the assigned levels of observation
Provide transportation as directed by a supervisor
Assist in maintaining a clean work environment
Assist in maintaining a sufficient inventory of food and non-food items
Complete all required electronic and paper charting, documentation, and data entry of clients as outlined in the appropriate KMHS guidelines, manuals, policies, and procedures.
Participate in clinical activities as directed by a supervisor, including but not limited to:
Facilitate approved group activities
Conduct ongoing observation and assessment of the client's mental status during each shift
Record client nutritional intake, sleep, and vitals
Run treatment groups on shift
Take referrals appropriately
Follow specific behavioral protocols for clients as directed by a supervisor
Complete all paperwork involved in providing direct client care, including but not limited to the following:
Paperwork relating to admission and discharge
Confidentiality
Client rights
Client inventories
Tracking sheets
Attend all mandatory training on time and as scheduled.
Keep current on all required documentation (i.e., food handlers permit, counselor licenses, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)
Valid Washington Food Handler card. (can be obtained after hire)
LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire)
Preferred Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum two years of job-related experience)
Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
Work Environment
Residential treatment facility.
Mental/Physical Requirements
Ability to maintain audio and visual observation at all times.
Ability to stand and be mobile for long periods.
Ability to bend, twist, reach, hold and lift as needed to successfully evade and participate in protective holds against client weight (40 - 250 lbs).
Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to remain calm and utilize safety training in potentially assaultive client interactions.
Ability to move quickly and confidently to assist or intervene in potentially stressful situations.
Successful completion of safety training, which includes demonstrating the ability to: maintain balance, torso twist, forward bend, pivot, sidestep, forward and backward step, crouch, move to secure limb, knee touch to ground, kneel, get up from floor sitting or kneeling position.
Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.
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Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 per hour
Additional Shift Differentials as high as $1.25 per hour
Shifts can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits at a Glance
Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment
Primary Responsibilities
Take appropriate measures to meet the client's daily basic needs for health and safety, including but not limited to the following tasks:
Prepare and serve meals
Conduct safety checks of the units
Monitor clients according to the assigned levels of observation
Provide transportation as directed by a supervisor
Assist in maintaining a clean work environment
Assist in maintaining a sufficient inventory of food and non-food items
Complete all required electronic and paper charting, documentation, and data entry of clients as outlined in the appropriate KMHS guidelines, manuals, policies, and procedures.
Participate in clinical activities as directed by a supervisor, including but not limited to:
Facilitate approved group activities
Conduct ongoing observation and assessment of the client's mental status during each shift
Record client nutritional intake, sleep, and vitals
Run treatment groups on shift
Take referrals appropriately
Follow specific behavioral protocols for clients as directed by a supervisor
Complete all paperwork involved in providing direct client care, including but not limited to the following:
Paperwork relating to admission and discharge
Confidentiality
Client rights
Client inventories
Tracking sheets
Attend all mandatory training on time and as scheduled.
Keep current on all required documentation (i.e., food handlers permit, counselor licenses, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)
Valid Washington Food Handler card. (can be obtained after hire)
LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire)
Preferred Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum two years of job-related experience)
Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
Work Environment
Residential treatment facility.
Mental/Physical Requirements
Ability to maintain audio and visual observation at all times.
Ability to stand and be mobile for long periods.
Ability to bend, twist, reach, hold and lift as needed to successfully evade and participate in protective holds against client weight (40 - 250 lbs).
Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to remain calm and utilize safety training in potentially assaultive client interactions.
Ability to move quickly and confidently to assist or intervene in potentially stressful situations.
Successful completion of safety training, which includes demonstrating the ability to: maintain balance, torso twist, forward bend, pivot, sidestep, forward and backward step, crouch, move to secure limb, knee touch to ground, kneel, get up from floor sitting or kneeling position.
Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.
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