Behavioral Health Technician (S0279)

Job Details Job Location: Durango, CO 81301 Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School:

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.60 Hourly Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift: Any Job Category: Health Care Behavioral Health Technician - SW Regional Crisis Center - Durango, CO *Active BLS, a current TB result and proof of Flu vaccination WILL BE REQUIRED in order to attend New Employee Orientation. If you are the successful candidate, further information regarding these requirements will be available during the interview and onboarding process.

These are requirements for the position and are not paid for by Axis Health System. Position Summary: We are seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide supportive services and monitor and direct compliance with rules, guidelines, and directives for clients within a 24-hour residential care unit. Participates as a member of the service delivery team to assist with the individual care plans for program clients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives that apply. May also be asked to provide similar services in other locations as needed.

The primary purpose Behavioral Health Technician - Detox position is to engage detox clients in detox-specific therapy. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors clients in the process of active detoxification or withdrawal to assure physical stability while clients are in the facility. Behavioral Health Technicians are to make reasonable accommodations to make clients as comfortable as possible during their stay at the facility.

Our ideal candidate for our Behavioral Health Technician position will have a high school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree and experience in the 12 Step recovery, medical and mental health fields are preferred. Continued employment in position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of various required trainings and inoculations sequences including but not limited to the following: Hepatitis, Infectious Disease.

Salary: Starting pay is $20.00 (Based pay $17.50 + $2.50 Locale Differential = $20.00) and ranges up to $22.60 per hour, which includes a $2.50 locale differential at our Durango worksites and considers preferred experience and preferred education described.

Full Time Benefits:

Medical (HDHP or PPO) • Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 6% match • Short Term Disability Health Savings Account • Dental Flexible Spending Account • Vision Dependent Care Account • Pet Insurance Life Insurance • College Invest plans Annual Wellness Benefits • Personal Days Loan Repayment Programs • (9) Company Paid Holidays

(3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available. Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of AA/NA very helpful. A high degree of emotional maturity and the ability to maintain a level of courtesy and professional decorum in adverse circumstances. Basic counseling skills including the ability to listen without judging, empathizing with the client, and being able to respond appropriately.

The ability to function at peak performance levels during nighttime hours if required. Ability to observe and describe behavior and/or symptomatic changes. Ability to seek supervision when needed. Need to possess good communication skills and ability to provide constructive feedback to other staff. Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Internet Access.

Ability to follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately. Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone. Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.

Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions. Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System commercial insurance agency. Occasional travel required.

Ability to take on additional duties when necessary. Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, and BLS certification required prior to employment.

About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.:

Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities. Commitment to Pay Standards: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).

About Durango/Pagosa Springs:

If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado

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