Northstar Behavioral Health Network
Behavioral Health Technician---Overnights **$1000 Sign Bonus**
Northstar Behavioral Health Network, Fergus Falls, MN, United States
Description:
***$1000 Sign On Bonus***
* * Maintain current knowledge of house and client activities.
* Transport clients to and from appointments, intake pickups, discharge drop offs, etc.
* Ensure that vehicles are cleaned on a regular basis (inside and out)
* Inspect the vehicle daily and report any defects or damage to supervisor; as well as coordinate all maintenance of vehicles in a timely manner
* Check transportation calendar on google calendar on a daily basis
* Ensure all passengers in the vehicle are compliant, safe and nonvolatile
* Remain responsible for company gas cards and receipts
* Ensure vehicles have a minimum of a half a tank of gas by end of day
* Plan work tasks to coincide with programming requirements.
* Set priorities in monitoring clients, making house rounds, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other assignments.
* Available, in a friendly respectful dignified manner, to clients for questions and other assistance.
* Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction.
* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of program philosophy and policies and procedures, 245G requirements, house operations, including client rights and confidentiality.
* Complete and assisting counselor with intake/admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers.
* Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model.
* Participate in client recreational activities with a positive attitude.
* Serve as a resource for clients through knowledge of services and opportunities in the community.
* Administer client medications and documents accordingly.
* Documentation of client information in the communications log and completion of other forms.
* Clearly understanding the program mission and how his/her work integrates with and advances the goals of the program.
* Use sound decision making skills, exhibiting good judgment and realistic understanding of issues.
* Objectively document client related topics in client files and communication logs.
* Be diplomatic and exhibiting sensitivity toward other staff and client's feelings, needs, values, and opinions.
* Take ownership when solving problems.
* Have a willingness to seek assistance in making decisions.
* Continuously seek out to improve by suggesting solutions to operational struggles, through soliciting input from co-workers including director.
* Respond constructively to feedback with an open mind.
* Interact, communicate, and collaborate with team members to support the mission of NBH.
* Demonstrate behavior that shows he/she is striving to maintain a positive environment by role modeling appropriate language and using respectful social skills.
* Participate in staff meetings.
* Complete clerical assignments such as faxing, copying programming materials, stocking packets/forms, typing documents in Word and updating Excel spreadsheets.
* Support staff and director in making decisions.
* Ability to set boundaries with co - workers and clients.
* Launder agency linen and miscellaneous items as needed.
* Keep co-workers informed of all appropriate developments.
* Assist in food preparation, and household cleaning duties as needed.
* Adhere to attendance and absence policies.
* Punctual in reporting for work and shift change reports.
* Participate in rotational and/or off - shift schedules, including a holiday rotation schedule, as applicable.
* Able to work additional hours/off - shift as needed.
Requirements:
* High school diploma or GED.
* Successfully complete a background study.
* Knowledge of 245G and Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.04, 245A.65, 626.556, and 626.557 and willingness to understand, learn, and carryout regulations with integrity.
* Must understand and follow NBH's Drug and Alcohol Policy
* Must be eighteen years old. CPR and 1st Aid certified or willing to participate in courses provided by NBH.
* Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet research.
* Physical ability to perform the responsibilities of the position which include, bending, stooping, sitting, walking, and lifting at least 30 pounds.
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