Outpatient Behavioral Health Technician (Clara's House)

Full time, 64-80 hours per two week period. Day shifts, Monday-Friday.

At Clara's House, children and adolescents receive care for mental health and/or chemical dependency in a healing, nurturing, and safe atmosphere. Clara's House is a place to find hope. We provide intensive, collaborative, therapeutic services supporting youth and their families. Patient-centered services are provided for ages 5-18 based on referral needs, assessment, and therapy plan. Physicians, providers and interdisciplinary staff put the patient and family at the center of care.

SUMMARY
The Outpatient Behavioral Health Technician provides direct and indirect care of patients to meet their physical, educational, psycho social and spiritual needs. Supports patient care needs by performing delegated patient care and non-patient care tasks. Responsible for assisting the patient care team in the treatment and care of patients and families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and unit standards to provide quality care.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider card per established policy.
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training initial and on-going training provided.
• If assisting with Medication Administration:
  Completion of an accredited medication administration training program required within 6 months.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of college with courses in psychology, sociology, addictions, and/or social work or comparable job experience.
• Six months' experience in nursing assistant or similar role.
• Experience with computers and typing skills.
  

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to effectively handle escalating behavior and utilize physical safety holds with aggressive patients.
• A valid Minnesota class D driver's license, a driving record in good standing, and the minimum amount of insurance liability coverage may be required.
• If working in Recovery Plus:
  Any persons who have direct client contact must have been free of substance use problems for at least one year immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact. Substance use problems include the following:
  1. Receiving treatment for substance use, including medication assisted treatment.
  2. Criminal activity related to substance use.
  3. Substance use that has a negative impact on the employee's job performance;
  4. Substance use that affects the credibility of the treatment services with clients, referral sources or other members of the community; and
  5. symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal on the job.
  
  Due to licensure requirements pertaining to children's residential facilities, staff who supervises residents at Recovery Plus Adolescent or Clara's House must be at least 21 years old.
  

CentraCare Health and Carris Health have made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare Health and Carris Health are EEO/AA employers.

Our roots go back to 1886 when St. Cloud Hospital was built to serve the health care needs of people living in Central Minnesota. In 1995, CentraCare was formed, which today includes eight hospitals in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville, Redwood Falls, Sauk Centre and Willmar. We also have more than 30 clinics, 11 senior housing facilities and seven long-term care facilities throughout the area.

CentraCare has grown to meet the needs of the communities and is now one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. This means we are able to offer the latest advancements in care, technology and treatments close to home. But what makes CentraCare special is not our facilities or technology. It is our people. We live in the communities we serve. We are neighbors, friends and family. And when you need us, we are here for you.