Mental Health Technician jobs in Colorado

Purpose:

The Behavioral Health Technician will support and complement client's recovery and ongoing treatment goals. You will report to the Nursing Director.

Job Summary:

To provide direct support to clients in an integrated behavioral health program located in a community mental health center.

Essential Functions:

• Manage data entry, tracking, and scheduling to support disease management and a stepped care approach
• Obtain and record client vital signs and report client history summary
• Participate and support the Behavioral Health Home care model and work with providers to monitor health and follow-up of clients
• Provide case management support to clients for wellness services and basic needs
• Dispense medications and maintain Medication Administration Records
• Refer internally for case management support for wellness services and basic needs
• Outreaches to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and other healthcare providers
• Obtain and verify client financial and demographic information and ensure client data is entered into the electronic health record
• Other responsibilities as assigned as this list is not all inclusive

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What's In It For You

• Full-time job with benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement plan)
• Paid time off (26 days in total Jan-December in Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days) and paid holidays (10 holidays)
• Engaged employer who believes you are an essential factor in delivering our mission to the community
• Flexible schedule
• Training: personal and professional growth opportunities
• A team that will support you, and ask you to jump in to lend your skills where needed.