Behavioral Health Technician II

## Behavioral Health Technician II

**Behavioral Health Technician II**

**Reports To:**Program Supervisor

**Department:**Dane County Care Center

**FLSA Status:**Non-Exempt

**Travel:** 10%

**Job Status:**Full-Time

**Shift/Schedule:****OVER NIGHT SHIFT**

**Position Summary**

Under supervision, the Behavioral Health Technician II is responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the program and client care within a treatment team model. The Behavioral Health Technician II, following program policies and procedures, provides direct services to clients and follows through on previously determined AODA/Mental Health goals. The Behavioral Health Technician II must conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner in keeping with program and company philosophies and policies. High-quality professional relationships as exemplified by honesty, respect, and fairness must be maintained at all times.

**Reasonable Accommodations Statement**

Persons occupying this position must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

**Essential Functions**

• Follow all written program policies and procedures.
• Process admissions; review client’s rights and responsibilities, check belongings, and conduct a urine analysis for all incoming clients.
• Provide daily direct client care.
• Administer medications to clients and document in the Electronic Health Record.
• Documentation of services provided and any observed adverse incidents.
• Actively participate in shift crossover/report.
• Ensure each client receives a discharge summary and leaves with all their belongings and medications.
• Maintain a safe, secure, clean environment for clients and staff.
• Maintain familiarity with client AODA/Mental Health treatment/service plan goals.
• Support clients in working toward their treatment goals.
• Intervene in crisis situations.
• Plan and participate in recreation and other activities with clients.
• Using the company vehicle, transport clients to appointments, meetings, or organized events as needed
• Perform all other duties deemed appropriate by the Supervisor.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s degree in human services related field OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of behavioral health experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel programs

**Physical Requirements**

• Must be able to lift 15-20lbs.