What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at NorthShore Health Centers?
The Behavioral Health Technician will act as a resource, assisting in a multitude of areas including co-facilitator, crisis intervention, case management, documentation, referrals, and the structure of integration (medical, medication assisted treatment, and psych). Behavioral health technicians compassionately and competently support our clients who may also have layers of legal, housing, transportation, financial, and health issues that often require follow up calls, meetings, and documentation. The Behavioral Health Technician directly supports our licensed counselors and therapists in various scenarios and treatment settings. The Behavioral Health Technician works under the supervision of the Senior Therapist's (SUD)(MH)(Correction), and under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health.
- Collect and record data on client behavior
- Deliver high standard of care according to specific orders of each client's team
- Work with staff members, caretakers, and family members as part of an integrated team
- Follow a model of care that supports health and wellness of clients
- Serve as source of information and support for clients, caregivers, and family members as part of an integrated team
- Follow a model of care that supports the safety, health and wellness of clients
- Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed by the client's clinician
- Monitor the client's conditions and report any noteworthy variations to clinical staff
- Offer emotional support to clients
- Carry out a variety of administrative tasks and assessments
- Follow all legal and professional guidelines for client confidentiality
- Assist with intakes, assessments, and group counseling sessions
- Review instructions and clinical updates for each client's program, interpreting previous data, collecting narrative data, and responding to correspondence
- Assist in developing specific behavioral treatments, including coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulation activities
- Anticipate and respond to client needs, including crisis intervention
- Serve clients in settings such as school, clinics, and community locations
- Continue professional development with educational courses, workshops, and self-study
- These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned and duties are subject to change at NorthShore's discretion.Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, human services, social work, psychology, addictions, or mental health required
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