- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Registered Behavioral Technician Certification is strongly preferred.
- Work is primarily performed in a professional office/residential setting.
- Some outdoor activities may be required.
- Some travel is required.
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Behavioral Health Technician - Miami, United States - WestCare Foundation
Description
Behavioral Health TechnicianJob Details
Job Location
Miami SW 7th Street - Miami, FL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$ $19.23 Hourly
Job Category
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:
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:
EXPERIENCE:
CERTIFICATION:
WORKING CONDITIONS: