Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician

Reports to Director of Behavioral Health

Background: Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, Chilton, and Wilcox Counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission-accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast-paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Exemplify and Model, as an individual and a leader, the C4s and Crucial Conversations / Crucial Accountability

• Punctual and regular attendance at the office during scheduled hours.

• Intervening when patients become dangerous to themselves or others

• Communicating with staff, patients, and their family members as needed

• Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in leading milieu activities such as current events groups, community outreach, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population.

• Charts patient observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.

• Participates in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.

• May perform initial patient screenings to determine treatment priorities; may take urine, stool, and sputum specimens for drug screening; may facilitate group counseling sessions.

• Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings.

• Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• May provide liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required. Bachelors degree in social service related field desired.

• This position requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Travel Requirements: Travel required.