Behavioral Health Technician

Are you looking for a change of pace? Do you have a passion for helping people? Look no further!

Pinnacle Peak Recovery is a mental health and substance use treatment provider located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our program focuses on a comprehensive and holistic approach to overcoming addiction and mental health disorders in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. We offer nationally recognized, evidence-based treatment options including MAT. Our clinic aspires to the highest level of care and is proud to have received accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

We provide an excellent compensation and benefits package for full-time employees, including 401(k) program, PTO, medical, dental, vision insurance and professional liability insurance.

Behavioral Health Technician Job Description

REPORTS TO: Medical Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a highly responsible medical support position providing unit support services for Chemical Dependency clients. The Tech will work closely with the clients, the Medical Manager, and Integrated Healthcare Team. Accurate documentation, attention to detail, knowledge of ASAM protocols, maintaining medical supplies and the ability to perform crisis intervention is necessary for this rewarding position.

SCHEDULE: 4 10-hour shifts, including weekends

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct and professionalism.
• Demonstrates skills and abilities in essential job functions, including but not limited to client screening, nursing intake procedures, client orientation, crisis intervention, coordination/scheduling of clients outside appointments, medication ordering, and appropriate documentation of medications taking by patients.
• Responsible for telephones and answering incoming inquiries regarding agency medical client needs/supplies/equipment/appointments.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide medical documentation within clinical records.
• Able to acquire general working knowledge of clinical record management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Be able to obtain or hold current CPR, First Aid, Triage, address signs and symptoms of chemical dependency withdrawal.
• For individuals recovering from substance abuse related disorder, said individuals must be able to demonstrate continuous sobriety under nonresidential, independent living conditions for the immediate past two (2) years.
  
  

Duties Include

• Taking Vital Signs of clients on intake and at any other time the client may require medical attention.
• Urine Drug Screen Analysis: making requisitions, conducting/reading/charting/packaging UAs, and reviewing results.
• Administer inoculations, injections, or medications when appropriate and as ordered by the Medical Director or ARNP.
• Responsible to supervise clients' medical needs and accurate information provided to Medical Director/ARNP
• Demonstrate the competencies required for this position, including practice of program policies and procedures for implementing these duties specifically related to addiction withdrawal symptoms and ASAM protocols.
• Demonstrate standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct and professionalism for HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to understand and respond to direction from the Managers and Medical Providers.
• Provide clear and accurate documentation of events occurring while on duty and accuracy of reporting to the Medical Director/ARNP.
• Must have proven computer skills and knowledge of medical terms, research medications to avoid any conflicts with look-alike/sound-alike medications.
• Must be able to control and supervise client appointments for the ARNP.
• Proven organizational skill to track supply needs of the medical department.
• Promote a positive response to change, with clients as well as other staff members.
• Engage in a lifestyle consistent with the principles promoted generally in recovery by Pinnacle Peak Recovery Center.
• Inform Supervisor of Co-Worker Disputes and Boundary issues with Clients.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be current on all professional development training hours if applicable.
• Preferably 2 years’ experience in an addiction's treatment facility.
• Fund of knowledge of differential diagnostic techniques for addiction withdrawal and psychiatric symptoms.
• Must have proven skill with EMR (KIPU) systems, Microsoft Office programs, email etc.
• Must be fluent in verbal and written English and able to place medical orders to other physicians, psychiatrists, therapists clearly.
• Must be able to physically assist clients and lift 50 lbs.
• Proven experience responding to medical crisis such as client in seizure, client experiencing a fall or suicide attempt.

Salary : $18