VOA Northern Rockies
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - HARMONY HOUSE
VOA Northern Rockies, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 82007
Overview
Join to apply for the BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - HARMONY HOUSE role at VOA Northern Rockies. The Behavioral Health Technician will provide support, skill training, and one-on-one supervision to clients as outlined in the treatment plan. The Behavioral Health Technician will also maintain case records and documentation per Volunteers of America Northern Rockies' policies and procedures and coordinate facility operations and client needs with other staff. Responsibilities
Provides support, supervision, activities, and skills training individually and/or in group settings outlined in the treatment plan. This may include coping skills, self-care, social interaction skills, illness management, crisis management, daily living activities, community awareness, incoming / outgoing residence transitional support, etc. Assists in preparing materials for the day treatment process (e.g., preparing copies/packets, preparing group room, and cleaning and organizing workspace). Cleans program facilities/areas as needed or assigned. Provides services within the detoxification process of the Alcohol Recovery Center (ARC), including non-medical monitoring as prescribed in ARC policies and procedures. Provides medication monitoring of clients following medical policies and procedures. Provides basic risk assessment and immediate referral to program coordinator, primary clinician, or on-call staff for expanded risk assessment and intervention. Supports clients' life/medical safety, behavioral control, and crisis prevention activities within the scope of practice and contacts supervisors, primary clinicians, and appropriate emergency services. Contacts clinical staff as needed to intervene in situations requiring professional support, increased intervention, alternative placement, or level of care. Coordinates daily facility operations, including required monitoring, walkthroughs, and room searches of facility and clients according to program needs. Transports clients to access services and appointments as authorized by program needs and treatment plan. May administer Drug and Alcohol screens/tests as needed and authorized by clinical staff or primary therapist. Participates as a team member of the client's care team. Utilizes assessments with clients as outlined in the program (e.g., DLA-20, MIS, LOCUS, SOWS, CIWA). Maintains case records and other documentation as outlined in agency policies. Familiarizes themselves with and complies with all Volunteers of America Northern Rockies policies and procedures for the programs they will be working on. Participates in supervision, staff meetings, and training required by supervisor and organization. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, Or Eligibility Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Must obtain and maintain valid certifications for the following training within the first 30 days of employment (Training for certification will be offered in-house): CPR / First Aid Mental Health First Aid MANDT Preferred Education and Experience Experience working with people experiencing mental illness and/or substance use problems Experience working with people who are actively experiencing a crisis Experience working with people in a residential service environment EEO Statement
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. We will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475. Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Non-profit Organizations We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Join to apply for the BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - HARMONY HOUSE role at VOA Northern Rockies. The Behavioral Health Technician will provide support, skill training, and one-on-one supervision to clients as outlined in the treatment plan. The Behavioral Health Technician will also maintain case records and documentation per Volunteers of America Northern Rockies' policies and procedures and coordinate facility operations and client needs with other staff. Responsibilities
Provides support, supervision, activities, and skills training individually and/or in group settings outlined in the treatment plan. This may include coping skills, self-care, social interaction skills, illness management, crisis management, daily living activities, community awareness, incoming / outgoing residence transitional support, etc. Assists in preparing materials for the day treatment process (e.g., preparing copies/packets, preparing group room, and cleaning and organizing workspace). Cleans program facilities/areas as needed or assigned. Provides services within the detoxification process of the Alcohol Recovery Center (ARC), including non-medical monitoring as prescribed in ARC policies and procedures. Provides medication monitoring of clients following medical policies and procedures. Provides basic risk assessment and immediate referral to program coordinator, primary clinician, or on-call staff for expanded risk assessment and intervention. Supports clients' life/medical safety, behavioral control, and crisis prevention activities within the scope of practice and contacts supervisors, primary clinicians, and appropriate emergency services. Contacts clinical staff as needed to intervene in situations requiring professional support, increased intervention, alternative placement, or level of care. Coordinates daily facility operations, including required monitoring, walkthroughs, and room searches of facility and clients according to program needs. Transports clients to access services and appointments as authorized by program needs and treatment plan. May administer Drug and Alcohol screens/tests as needed and authorized by clinical staff or primary therapist. Participates as a team member of the client's care team. Utilizes assessments with clients as outlined in the program (e.g., DLA-20, MIS, LOCUS, SOWS, CIWA). Maintains case records and other documentation as outlined in agency policies. Familiarizes themselves with and complies with all Volunteers of America Northern Rockies policies and procedures for the programs they will be working on. Participates in supervision, staff meetings, and training required by supervisor and organization. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, Or Eligibility Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Must obtain and maintain valid certifications for the following training within the first 30 days of employment (Training for certification will be offered in-house): CPR / First Aid Mental Health First Aid MANDT Preferred Education and Experience Experience working with people experiencing mental illness and/or substance use problems Experience working with people who are actively experiencing a crisis Experience working with people in a residential service environment EEO Statement
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. We will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475. Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Non-profit Organizations We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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