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Denver Health Behavior Health Tech Intern - Night in Denver, Colorado
We are recruiting for a motivated Behavior Health Tech Intern - Night to join our team!
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DepartmentDenver CARES - Detox
The following positions within Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services are offering the opportunity to enroll in a new program offering a cash incentive to recognize your work treating patients with substance use disorders. This program is sponsored through the ACCESS (Advancing Careers, Competencies, and Equity in Substance Treatment Services) grant. Employees must be >0.6 FTE to be eligible. 50% of the bonus will be received 90 days after signing the program contract.
- Registered Nurses (RNs) may earn up to $7,500 by December 2024
- Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024
- Care Navigators may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024
Job Summary
Under close supervision, assists detox counseling staff with various tasks related to patient care coordination in the detox facility. Tasks may include assisting with forms completion and data entry, obtaining and recording breath alcohol levels, retrieving patient property at discharge, obtaining clothing or other supplies for patients, escorting patients through the facility, may monitor patients at meals, visitation, recreational activities or other times as needed and as appropriate.
Essential Functions:
Assists detox counseling staff with tasks related to patient care coordination in the detox facility. (20%) Assists with obtaining and recording breath alcohol levels, obtaining forms, forms completion, faxing and data entry, retrieving patient property at discharge, obtaining clothing or other supplies for patients, escorting patients through the facility, may monitor patients during mealtimes, visitation, recreational activities, or at other times as needed and as appropriate. (20%) Helps maintain a safe environment for patients and staff by responding to staff support situations using crisis prevention intervention and verbal de-escalation techniques. (15%) Promotes positive Interpersonal (customer) relationship with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. (15%) Treats all individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect, consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (10%) Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health. (10%) Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Values of Trust, Respect, and Excellence. (5%) Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient's care. (5%) Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required Work Experience:
Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Interest in addictions counseling and working with substance use/abuse patient population. Good communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Shift
Work TypeRegular (0.9 FTE)
Salary$20.00 - $20.00 / hr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including areer pathways and... For full info follow application link.