Behavioral Health Technician---Overnights **$1000 Sign Bonus** at Northstar Behavioral Health Network

***$1000 Sign On Bonus***

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• Maintain current knowledge of house and client activities.
• Transport clients to and from appointments, intake pickups, discharge drop offs, etc.
• Ensure that vehicles are cleaned on a regular basis (inside and out)
• Inspect the vehicle daily and report any defects or damage to supervisor; as well as coordinate all maintenance of vehicles in a timely manner
• Check transportation calendar on google calendar on a daily basis
• Ensure all passengers in the vehicle are compliant, safe and nonvolatile
• Remain responsible for company gas cards and receipts
• Ensure vehicles have a minimum of a half a tank of gas by end of day
• Plan work tasks to coincide with programming requirements.
• Set priorities in monitoring clients, making house rounds, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other assignments.
• Available, in a friendly respectful dignified manner, to clients for questions and other assistance.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of program philosophy and policies and procedures, 245G requirements, house operations, including client rights and confidentiality.
• Complete and assisting counselor with intake/admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers.
• Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model.
• Participate in client recreational activities with a positive attitude.
• Serve as a resource for clients through knowledge of services and opportunities in the community.
• Administer client medications and documents accordingly.
• Documentation of client information in the communications log and completion of other forms.
• Clearly understanding the program mission and how his/her work integrates with and advances the goals of the program.
• Use sound decision making skills, exhibiting good judgment and realistic understanding of issues.
• Objectively document client related topics in client files and communication logs.
• Be diplomatic and exhibiting sensitivity toward other staff and client's feelings, needs, values, and opinions.
• Take ownership when solving problems.
• Have a willingness to seek assistance in making decisions.
• Continuously seek out to improve by suggesting solutions to operational struggles, through soliciting input from co-workers including director.
• Respond constructively to feedback with an open mind.
• Interact, communicate, and collaborate with team members to support the mission of NBH.
• Demonstrate behavior that shows he/she is striving to maintain a positive environment by role modeling appropriate language and using respectful social skills.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Complete clerical assignments such as faxing, copying programming materials, stocking packets/forms, typing documents in Word and updating Excel spreadsheets.
• Support staff and director in making decisions.
• Ability to set boundaries with co - workers and clients.
• Launder agency linen and miscellaneous items as needed.
• Keep co-workers informed of all appropriate developments.
• Assist in food preparation, and household cleaning duties as needed.
• Adhere to attendance and absence policies.
• Punctual in reporting for work and shift change reports.
• Participate in rotational and/or off - shift schedules, including a holiday rotation schedule, as applicable.
• Able to work additional hours/off - shift as needed.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully complete a background study.
• Knowledge of 245G and Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.04, 245A.65, 626.556, and 626.557 and willingness to understand, learn, and carryout regulations with integrity.
• Must understand and follow NBH's Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Must be eighteen years old. CPR and 1st Aid certified or willing to participate in courses provided by NBH.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet research.
• Physical ability to perform the responsibilities of the position which include, bending, stooping, sitting, walking, and lifting at least 30 pounds.

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