Behavioral Health Specialist - Phoenix, United States - Native American Connections

Native American Connections

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Shift Hours:

Monday-Friday 12:
00Midnight-8:
00AM

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The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for the safety of all clients and the facility, supporting clients towards their treatment goals, and reporting required maintenance of the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the safety and security of clients in a residential treatment setting.
Support and assist clients towards their individual service plan goals in collaboration with the clinical residential treatment team.
Assist in maintaining a safe, recoveryoriented therapeutic environment.
Provide intervention and support including listening, redirection, and guidance.
Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and boundaries.
Observe and accurately document assistance in the selfadministration of medications for clients.
Document client activity in milieu progress notes.
Observe and document client head count in Bed Check log.
Document and submit incident reports in a timely manner.
Communicate verbal and written shift change reports.
Assign and monitor client life skills and light housekeeping duties daily.
Facilitate or assist with facilitation of psychoeducational and life skills groups.
Transport clients to community appointments and outings in agency vehicle as needed.
Accompany and support clients in community 12 Step meetings, recreational activities, and cultural community activities.
Monitor and respond to video surveillance, ensuring safety for clients.
Scan documents into individual client electronic medical records as needed
Support and actively engage in practices of inclusion through Cultural and Linguistically
Attend and participate in regular clinical staffing meetings and clinical oversight.
Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards.
Other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
CPR/First Aid Certificate within 90 days of hire
Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
MS Office proficiency

SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

Negotiate stairs and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Experience in working with the Native American population preferred
Must demonstrate critical thinking, problem

- solving and organizational and time management skills.