Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Behavioral Health Technician Lead
Hiring Range: $22.67 - $27.78 per hour
Benefits:
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Lead provides training and support for Behavioral Health Techs (BHTs). Collaborates with the team and MHP supervisor to oversee various administrative activities to support running a safe milieu. The BHT lead assists in the operations of KMHS in support of its stated mission, and provides the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers.
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Primary Responsibilities:
Hiring and Supervision
a) Completion of assigned tasks and associated paperwork.
b) The use of trauma informed communication during client interactions.
c) Ensuring timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
d) Professional communication including but not limited to email, telephone and face to face interactions with peers and colleagues.
e) Additional tasks as assigned to the BHTs.
f) Meeting all expectations otherwise not specified.
a) Document and keep confidential records of supervisions and other significant interactions (i.e., debriefs, concerns raised or performance related issues).
b) In collaboration with MHP Supervisors provide ongoing individual training and coaching as needed with regard to specific staff performance, areas of improvement and training goals. Take the lead in ensuring newly hired BHTs are oriented to the team.
The BHT lead assists in the operations of KMHS in support of its stated mission, and provides the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers.
Major Responsibilities/Tasks:
Hiring and Supervision
g) Completion of assigned tasks and associated paperwork.
h) The use of trauma informed communication during client interactions.
i) Ensuring timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
j) Professional communication including but not limited to email, telephone and face to face interactions with peers and colleagues.
k) Additional tasks as assigned to the BHTs.
l) Meeting all expectations otherwise not specified.
c) Document and keep confidential records of supervisions and other significant interactions (i.e., debriefs, concerns raised or performance related issues).
d) In collaboration with MHP Supervisors provide ongoing individual training and coaching as needed with regard to specific staff performance, areas of improvement and training goals. Take the lead in ensuring newly hired BHTs are oriented to the team.
Unit and Milieu Staffing:
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration
Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field or equivalent experience in Behavioral Health.
EXPERIENCE: Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience)
Inpatient/residential work experience, supervisory experience, and teaching ability.
Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
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