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Behavioral Health Technician

Job Details

Miami - 2272 SW 7th Street - Miami, FL
Full Time
High School
$19.23 - $19.23 Hourly
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Behavioral Health Technician operates as a backup to the Licensed Mental Health Clinician that goes out to an in-person MRT crisis call. Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Works with individuals, families, and groups to provide outreach, and emotional support.
  • Transport and clinicians responding to crisis calls in the community within the 60-minute required timeframe.
  • Provide input in clinical team meetings.
  • Provide follow up to individuals in the community as identified
  • Engage individuals and families in the community to assist in de-escalating crisis.
  • Assist therapists with consumer interventions and redirect consumers when behavior is inappropriate.
  • Provides warm hand off to community resources, services, and supports.
  • Assist dispatcher in triage of phone calls and provides community resource information as needed.
  • Engages individuals and families in the crisis planning process using evidenced based practices including Motivational Interviewing and Mental Health First Aid.
  • Assist the clinician in the development of safety or crisis care plan.
  • Coordinates psychiatric face-to-face or telehealth appointments with psychiatrist within 48 hours of intervention.
  • Provides after hours crisis services on a rotation schedule.
  • Transports individuals to designated receiving facilities under a voluntary or involuntary status, if deemed safe to transport, if the individual does not have other transportation options available and agrees to be transported by the MRT.
  • Interacts with management to gather and provide information.
  • Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
  • Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from DCF.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.
  • During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • One (1) to three (3) years of experience in behavioral health crisis services.
  • Familiarity with Monroe County.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field is preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

  • Registered Behavioral Technician Certification is strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work is primarily performed in a professional office/residential setting.
  • Some outdoor activities may be required.
  • Some travel is required.
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