Behavioral Health Technician
Emergence Health Network
- El Paso, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must be able to positively interact and develop rapport with clients their families, professional and support staff, and various levels of staff from community agencies.
- Must be able to maintain a calm non-defensive, supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis situations.
- Must be able to demonstrate
- Manual dexterity to keep documentation records.
- Able to visually and auditory monitor patients.
- Know techniques to prevent behavior harmful to the clients or others.
- Provide behavior management in crisis situations.
- Assess potential crisis situations and call for assistance if needed.
- Emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Other duties and locations as assigned.
- Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
- Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
- Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
- Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
- Other extreme hazards not listed above.
- Prefers Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to pass a TB, criminal background and drug screen.
- Staffing requirements, including criteria that staff have diverse disciplinary backgrounds, have necessary State required license and accreditation, and are culturally and linguistically trained to serve the needs of the clinic's patient population.
- Credentialed, certified, and licensed professionals with adequate training in person-centered, family centered, trauma informed, culturally-competent and recovery-oriented care.