Behavioral Health Technician Apprenticeship

Interested in paid training for a career in the behaviorial health field? Must include your resume for more information.

TRAC Associates is currently recruiting for Behavioral Technician apprentices in the Tacoma area. An apprenticeship offers paid, on-site-training so you can learn and earn a wage and CNA at the same time. Apprentice cohorts start in March 2025! If interested, apply with your resume, and one of our recruiters will contact you with next steps in the application process and more information.

Behavioral Technician duties can include:

SUMMARY:

This position assists clinical staff by maintaining safety and security, assisting clients, and performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to telephone inquiries about the program.
• Completes the intake process for new admissions.
• Supervises clients during scheduled and recreational activities. Provides security patrol.
• Assists with client needs.
• Provides basic consultation to clients.
• Supervises and/or facilitates group activities, meetings, movies, and discussions.
• Provides support to client community by reinforcing programmatic guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Provides transportation for clients in agency vehicle, as directed.
• Enters client medication(s) into electronic healthcare record (EHR). Supervises client’s use of medication(s) and makes appropriate entries into the EHR. Documents client’s medication compliance and efficacy in the EHR.
• Performs CNA-level clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs, assisting clients with their personal care, and communicating clients’ health concerns to other health care personnel.
• Provides office support, such as:
• Photocopying and assembling client binders, lecture handouts, and other items.
• Administering satisfaction surveys to admitting and discharging patients.
• Filing and uploading documents and forms.
• Other office support duties as assigned.
• Registers visitors, inspects packages, and stores visitor bags in a secure area.
• Records information regarding client behavior and events/incidents in a log. Completes incident report forms and other forms when appropriate.
• Conducts emergency drills as directed.
• Operates a computer to enter and retrieve data. Operates other office machines such as telephone, adding machine, and photocopier/fax machines.
• Perform duties associated with admitting clients, including orientation, health and safety information, urinalysis collection, inventory/security of patient items, and review of program expectations and guidelines.
• In all tasks and duties, employees are expected to:
• Perform quality work within deadlines.
• Interact positively and professionally with clients, customers, referents, vendors, guests, and other employees.
• Work effectively as a team contributor.
• Work independently, while also collaborating, communicating, and coordinating with other employees and organizations.
• Present in a professional manner, in appearance and communication.
• Keep a neat, organized workspace.
• Arrive at work daily on time for the scheduled shift and stay until the end of the shift.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19