Behavioral Health Technician- Part-time
Behavioral Health Technician- Part-time
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Job Description
General Information & Responsibilities
The Parttime behavioral health technicians primary function is to assess triage screen and refer students to the appropriate College and community resources based on individual needs. The behavioral health technician will also educate the Black Hawk College community on how to identify mental health issues assist and refer students.
Description of Duties
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
a. The behavioral health technician functions as an assistant to the College counselor in providing safety observations redirection/deescalation and care for students identified to be at risk to themselves and/or others.
b. The behavioral health technician performs intake assessments triages screens and refers students to the appropriate College and community resources based on individual needs which may include: Food housing acute crisis referral counseling appointments and reporting to the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).
c. The behavioral health technician interacts with the faculty counselor and the College Police Department to insure student and community safety and wellbeing.
d. The behavioral health technician provides mental health and wellness presentations to the Black Hawk community.
e. The behavioral health technician maintains documentation of a students mood mental sharpness sleeping patterns eating habits and overall function to support student wellbeing
f. The behavioral health technician recognizes and reports early signs of escalation to the Counseling and/or Campus Police department
g. The behavioral health technician will collect data on student utilization of Counseling and reasons for seeking assistance
h. The behavioral health technician communicates and effectively interfaces with College departments students faculty and staff
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:
a. Other related duties as assigned
OVERALL ACOUNTABILITIES:
i. Demonstrates Black Hawk College core values.
j. Accuracy efficiency and timeliness of work.
k. Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers.
l. Communicates in a professional and pleasant manner with others.
PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
a. BHC Counselor
b. BHC Police
c. Community Providers
Education & Experience
(To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
a. Bachelors degree in Psychology or related field or in lieu of Bachelors an Associates Degree in Psychology or related field and two years of mental/behavioral health experience.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the described job; it is not an allencompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.
Supplemental Information
Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.
Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
