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Burrell Behavioral Health · 2 months ago

Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time Weekends

Springfield, MO

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Burrell Behavioral Health is a community mental health provider dedicated to improving client care and fostering a culture of belonging. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will support clinical staff and provide compassionate care to patients with various mental health conditions in a dynamic environment.

Health CareMedicalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Actively monitor assigned patients, attend to immediate needs, assist with daily living tasks, de-escalate volatile situations, enforce safety protocols, prevent self-harm attempts, and promptly notify nursing personnel or physicians of any observed changes in condition

Plan, lead, and evaluate recreation-oriented, leisure, and occupational therapy sessions designed to foster skill acquisition, symptom reduction, cognitive restructuring, problem-solving capabilities, stress tolerance, and relaxation techniques

Maintain orderly, clean, and organized living spaces, common areas, and patient rooms while promoting prosocial behaviors, encouraging peer interaction, and reinforcing positive reinforcements consistent with individualized treatment goals

Accurately chart observations, interventions, encounters, and incident reports utilizing electronic health records or paper documentation methods according to facility policies and procedures, ensuring timely submission for review by supervisors and multidisciplinary teams

Work alongside psychiatrists, registered nurses, social workers, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals to optimize holistic care delivery models, share insights gleaned from frontline engagements, and participate in regular meetings discussing patient status updates, goal modifications, and discharge planning considerations

Carry out assigned aspects of individualized treatment plans developed by licensed practitioners, incorporating pharmacological regimens, psychosocial rehabilitation modalities, milieu-based interventions, and adjunctive therapies into everyday routines and schedules

Teach basic psychiatric concepts, symptoms recognition, early warning signs, triggers identification, relapse prevention strategies, coping mechanisms, and self-management techniques to instill hope, autonomy, and self-efficacy

Help prepare patients transitioning back into independent living arrangements or alternative placements by arranging follow-up appointments, linkage to community-based resources, and ongoing support services, thus minimizing avoidable readmissions and ensuring continuity of care

Prioritize personal wellbeing through mindfulness practices, exercise routines, stress-reduction techniques, debriefings after challenging shifts, and nurturing a stable work-life balance to sustain empathic engagement, vigilant observation, and solid decision-making capacities in often demanding contexts

Qualification

Human Services experienceCompassionEmpathyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationFlexibilityAdaptability

Required

High School Education OR equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment history

A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle

Be able to obtain a Class E driver's license if required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others

Preferred

Experience in Human Services or related field preferred

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Company

Burrell Behavioral Health

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Burrell Behavioral Health is an autism & neuropsychology health center that offers mental health needs, counseling, & psychiatric services.

Founded in 1977

Springfield, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.burrellcenter.com/

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