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At our core, we are a family-oriented organization that cares about you and our community! Our purpose is to unleash the power of our employees and clients to create a resilient community, one person at a time. Yes, you can make a difference!

As an innovative, learning, and collaborative organization, every position contributes to this purpose and our employees are the heart of who we are. We support healthy work/life balance for our employees and invest in their potential through opportunities for continual learning and growth.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Yolo Community Care Continuum (YCCC) is a non-profit community-based organization serving individuals with serious mental illness.

We facilitate transformation in the lives of our clients. We are committed to providing quality services that are effective, efficient, and respectful of the individual. Services are responsive to the evolving practices in mental health care and to the needs of our community. Our services help individuals develop the skills necessary to live independently in the community.

This position at Solano House, located in Fairfield, is an adult residential program that offers two unique programs. Both programs serve individuals with severe mental illness.

Solano House Foundations is a long-term program that will support individuals that have been appointed by the mental health court. Foundations will provide mental health clients with the environment to learn about and live with their mental health conditions. The Foundations program will run for about 2 years or as required by the mental health court.

Solano House Endurance is a supported housing program that provides residents with affordable housing options. Endurance will provide housing support so that residents can live independently in the community with mental health support.

*This opening is for FULLTIME Thursday (12pm-8:30pm), Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday (3pm-11:30pm)*

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for providing direct service to clients and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of a voluntary residential mental health facility. The Behavioral Health Tech collaborates as a member of a multi-agency treatment team to develop and implement effective treatment strategies. This is a non-exempt position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Behavioral Health Tech reports to the Program Director (and Associate Director if applicable).

BENEFITS

• $22.00/hr - $24.26/hr; fulltime
• A great learning experience in mental/behavioral health, social work, and substance abuse fields
• A positive work and team environment
• Extensive training program

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Coursework in psychology, social work, or related field preferred.

Experience: One year working with individuals with behavioral health issues, preferred.

Knowledge: Knowledge of and belief in the principles of patient-centered treatment. Knowledge of medications and mental health treatment preferred. Follows and applies psychosocial rehabilitation model.

Special Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a team member. Excellent communication skills, both oral, and written. Able to use Office365 products, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Teams.

Physical requirements: Must obtain a negative TB test or chest x-ray and clearance on an employment physical. Must be able to lift twenty pounds, view and utilize a computer, documents in writing and/or typed form.

Other Requirements: Drive as needed, valid driver’s license, clean driving record required. Employment is contingent upon receiving Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance. Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications required.

STAFFING AND TRAINING REQUIREMENT

• You must be able to meet staffing and availability requirements. Schedules may be a variety of mid-shifts, swing/evening, graveyard and/or weekend shifts or as program needs.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility. Employees are expected to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start. Employees are expected to remain at work for the entire work schedule.
• Attendance of monthly staff meeting is required
• Follows sick policy and provides proper notification of absence and tardiness in accordance with YCCC’s policy
• You may be directed to work at another agency site when necessary
• Annual training hours required: 20 hours per year
• Completion of the Plan of Supervision is required

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

• Direct Service
• Milieu Management/Treatment Environment
• Communication and Outreach
• Documentation
• Universal Criteria
• Physical, Environmental, and Mental Factors

**This job description is not all inclusive, other duties required as assigned. This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Direct Service

• Prepares meals as per weekly menu and cleans up after meal service; meals will include meat items
• Cleans with use of chemicals like bleach and ammonia-based products
• Performs medication passes and assists clients with medications
• Performs medication counts
• Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries with clients
• Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly
• Support clients in accessing community resources
• Provide effective crisis intervention
• Complete assessments accurately and professionally
• Teach independent living skills effectively
• Demonstrate active listening skills
• Utilize individualized approach to client services

Milieu Management/Treatment Environment

• Provide information (verbally and in Communications Log) during shift transition
• Support team members and utilizes a team approach when a crisis occurs
• Be aware of and eliminate stressors in the milieu
• Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned
• Manage milieu to ensure clients feel safe and secure
• Is present at and oversees client activities
• Ensure completion of household chores by clients
• Ensure that milieu is clean, safe and in compliance with Medi-Cal and Community Care Licensing requirements

Communication and Outreach

• Inform Program Director of significant events in a timely manner
• Coordinate with other treatment providers
• Advocate for clients
• Function effectively as a treatment team member
• Demonstrate professional courtesy
• Make appropriate referrals for clients to other services in coordination with Program Director
• Follow up with Emergency Department for medication list and appropriate paperwork

Documentation

• All charts, program documentation, MARs, incident reports, and other forms/reports are completed according to the following criteria:

o Timely

o Objectively (behavioral observations are recorded accurately)

o Thoroughly

o Legibly

• Correctly follows documentation procedures
• Treatment plan goals are developed in tandem with the client and are time limited, observable, measurable, and achievable
• Progress Notes are to be completed during shift

Universal Criteria (These criteria are evaluated for every YCCC position)

• Utilize team approach
• Demonstrate respect for everyone
• Manage time effectively to carry out daily job duties during allotted shift time
• Behave in an ethical manner
• Adhere to agency and program policies and procedures
• Follow dress code
• Maintain a positive attitude so as not to undermine other YCCC staff, the Leadership team, or the agency
• Perform duties in a self-directed manner
• Be flexible in accepting assignments
• Accept direction from supervisor
• Follow all agency and program safety rules
• Follow universal precautions
• Follow agency procedures on vehicle and property maintenance

*This opening is for FULLTIME Thursday (12pm-8:30pm), Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday (3pm-11:30pm)*

If all of this sounds like something you were born to do, then we would love to hear from you! For information, a full job description, or to apply, please visit our website y3c.org!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.26 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand this position is for FULLTIME Thursday (12pm-8:30pm) and Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday (3pm-11:30pm)?
• Are you able to pass a DOJ/FBI background clearance or have an exemption on file?

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR/AED/FA (Required)

Work Location: In person

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