Behavioral Health Tech Overnight - Front Range

Reports to: Milieu Manager

Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time | Part-Time

Salary Range: $22.80 to $26.22 per hour

Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Tech Overnight assists with providing direct patient care and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry-level position.
• CPR certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must have a plan to obtain Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) certification within 18 months of hire.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
• Must be 21 years of age or older (in order to be eligible to drive company vehicles when required).
• Ability to assist a diverse population of clients with cultural sensitivity, dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Ability to utilize provided training safely and effectively using verbal de-escalation techniques with an upset client.
• Ability to listen well, take direction, make sound decisions, and use best judgment in various situations.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain personal and professional boundaries.
• Willingness to learn and have a teachable attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be adept at quickly learning multiple computer systems and platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure clients adhere to nightly and morning routines and are engaging in programming and activities.
• Conduct and document all required safety checks at predetermined intervals for Residential and Detox levels of care.
• Maintain constant awareness and supervision of clients.
• Document shift notes accurately and timely.
• Assist in searches, inspections, checks, and investigations as part of treatment procedures.
• Assist with admissions by following all steps and protocols of orientation, including conducting searches and cataloging of personal items.
• Administer Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Carry out CIWA, COWS and Vitals.
• Participate in shift exchange, discussing any pertinent changes in the clients’ status (clinical, medical, behavioral, etc.). 
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisors and clinicians regarding client issues and notable progress.
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and client-focused treatment environment by using therapeutic skills.
• Align and operate within the Medical and Clinical team’s treatment plan for each client.
• Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
• Assist with general cleaning of facility. 
• Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42CFR Part 2 compliance. 
• Adhere to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and accrediting agency regulations and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working/typing on a computer.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, climb steps, hear, see, speak.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 
• Driving in all weather conditions.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.