PRN Behavioral Health Tech | Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

Can you join AllHealth Network? Yes you can - if you're excited by the thought of working with over 400 colleagues, 18,000 clients, being valued for the work that you do and can embrace the mission of the organization, which is to provide is to enhance quality of life for individuals and families in our community through compassionate, integrated behavioral health services.

We are seeking two (2) Behavioral Health Techs to work on an as needed basis at our Acute Treatment Unit and our Crisis Stabilization Unit. This person must be able to cover at least 3 shifts per month, with at least one of those shifts being an overnight shift per month. We offer twelve (12) hour shifts.

Job Purpose:
Provide direct care and management of clients in an acute, 24-hour psychiatric stabilization unit.

Goals and Objectives:
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide crisis assessment, monitoring, and client care in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/clinical care errors, while providing support to the people receiving services.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor the clinical milieu including accountability for completion of routine 15-minute, 30-minute and line-of-sight checks. Initiate regular interactions with clients to observe client mental status and safety risk on the unit
Assist clients in activities of daily living and lead supportive care initiatives
Provide opportunities, through daily interaction, for clients to achieve optimal wellness during an acute mental health crisis while aligning with treatment goals
Facilitate some therapeutic groups and activities to assist clients in developing skills to help them problem solve, reduce crisis response, meet goals, and prepare for discharge to the community
Assist with admission and discharge of clients
Actively participate in crisis management, including de-escalation when a person is in crisis or at risk of escalating on the unit
Ensure timely documentation of all interventions provided. Ensure all clinical and administrative documentation is written according to regulatory guidelines
Demonstrate good communication and professionalism with clients, co-workers and outside agency personnel in order to provide high quality services and enhance community relationships
Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures
Complete all required trainings as listed in Relias Learning (both online training and face-to-face training) within required timelines
Perform other duties as required within the scope of the position and the experience, education and ability of the employee.

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge:
Education
High School Diploma or GED. Some college in Human Services or Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
Experience
Coursework in Behavioral Health, or related experience preferred.
Skills
Ability to establish trust and rapport with individuals in acute care settings and their support systems, including families, significant others and caretakers.
Ability to assess and intervene in crisis situations.
Ability to document according to guidelines in the Electronic Health Record
Ability to work as part of a team

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge:
Experience: Minimum of 1 years experience working in a clinical setting in the behavioral health field.
Ability to work with clinical documentation and electronic health records (EHR).

Past experience working with families who experience various mental, behavioral, and substance abuse conditions a plus.
Ability to operate PC-based software programs including proficiency in Word, Excel and other computer based systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team; collaborating with other internal and external teams.
Must possess own transportation, have a good driving record, a valid drivers license, and proof of insurance.

Hourly position that pays:

$16.83 - 19.60 an Hour, anytime you work between 5PM & 7AM you will be given an additional $2 per hour

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the AllHealth Network salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, merit, and the ability to embody the AllHealth Network mission and values. The range listed is just one component of AllHealth Networks total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives as well as a generous benefits package detailed below.

Benefits & Perks for Employees Working 30 hours or more: