Part Time/On Call Behavioral Intervention Specialists - Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations : Job Details

Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS)Department: InpatientBehavioral HealthFLSA Status: Part-Time Schedule: Varies Reports to: ServiceUnit SupervisorWageRange: $20.14-$31.27 (DOE/DOQ) If you work a Swing Shift there is a $1.00 shift differential and if a Graveyard it is a $1.50 shift differential.On-call/part-time position requires working 2 shifts per calendar month; however, you may opt to pick up as many shifts as you would like. This position is typically utilized to fill in for employees on leave, vacation, or call-offs. A great position for someone with flexibility! Our BIS are also eligible for a $0.50/hr wage increase after successful completion of 90-day probationary period and incrementally after that for 24 months.BENEFITSOnly Full-Time Employees are eligible for benefits. Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after 60 daysemployment (30 days for active Licensed or Certified Healthcare Professionals).

• HL7N pays 100% of the insurance premium for Full-time Employees(32 hours+).
• HL7N pays 100% of the Employees $5,000 deduction utilizing theDifference Debit Card
• HL7N pays 100% of the Employees Dental and Vision expenses up to$1,000 utilizing the Difference Debit Card.
• $75,000 Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability after 90days. HL7N pays 100% of the Life Insurance premium for Full-time Employees (32hrs.+)
• Annually Employees receive 12 paid holidays; 20 Paid-Time-Off(PTO) days per year after the employee has been employed FTE (32 hrs.+) andachieve successful 90-days performance evaluation rating.
• 403(b) Thrift Savings Plan with the HL7N maximum pensioncontribution of 4%, completed 12 months of employment (2,080 hrs.) andsuccessful performance evaluation rating.
• Healing Lodge employment may qualify for the federal PublicService Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program as well as loan repayment throughHealth Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

ABOUT THE COMPANYThe Healing Lodge of theSeven Nations is a growing and developing comprehensive behavioral healthorganization encompassing a 45-bed capacity youth (13 to 17 years of age)residential treatment facility and outpatient clinical care. The Healing Lodgetreatment program integrates traditional, spiritual and cultural values with substanceuse disorder and mental health counseling to create a holistic approach towardhealing. Our services are open to both Native Americans and non-Nativefrom all areas of the country.The Behavioral InterventionSpecialist provides 24/7 resident-centered care by facilitating,participating, and monitoring the residents with co-occurring disorders.DUTIES

• Effectively redirect behaviors involving risk of physical harm to self or others or the destruction of property.
• Successfully completes daily written reports within the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system for each client, documenting client successes and concerning behaviors.
• Provides on-going assessments of progress.
• Creates general strategies for behavior assessment.
• Facilitates conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
• Works to avoid coercive interventions from invitations to escalate or enter into conflict around insignificant behaviors.
• Models direct and clear communications with peers, clients and supervisors encompassing cultural awareness and respectfulness of differences.
• Establish a helping relationship with the person receiving services by demonstrating empathy, respect and genuineness in order to build trust.
• Acts in a professional and ethical manner presenting a professional image in appearance, communications and demeanor.
• Adheres to Agency scheduling policy, follows program activity schedules; committed to personal professional development; and recognizes the importance of self-care.
• Assists in gathering information about basic and community living of the person receiving services to be used in assessment process, implement designation interventions and behavioral management programs.
• Communicate with supervisor and established chain of command regarding daily operations and/or incidents; document all required information in a clear, legible, timely, concise and accurate manner.
• Works closely with the multi-disciplinary team to assess client's behaviors and create a specially designed treatment plan and then implements it.
• Demonstrates positive engagements with residents reinforcing proactive behaviors.
• Seeks to participate in effective leadership approaches and training to enhance job skills, seeking opportunities to mentor new staff. Provides positive leadership and remains clam under pressure.

EDUCATION AND/OREXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or a GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of one year's relevant work experience and/or training working with adolescents and teenagers which demonstrates the ability to complete the job duties and responsibilities outlined.
• Successful completion of the Residential Child and Youth Care Professional (RCYCP) training preferred (may be obtained through on-the-job training at the Healing Lodge at no cost to the employee).
• Knowledge in Native American culture/spiritual traditions and practices preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES

• Possesses flexibility with frequent interruptions.
• Is knowledgeable in a wide range of high-risk adolescent with substance abuse and addiction.
• Has the capability of adapting to a wide range of physical, emotional, social, and/or spiritual well-being.
• Ability to deescalate youths in crisis, use motivational interviewing techniques to engage with residents.
• Possesses empathy with distraught residents.
• Maintains flexibility with employees shift tasks and priorities.
• Possesses strong skill set of concentration and attention to detail.
• Maintain positive and supportive professional work attitude towards the agency and personnel, submit concerns or constructive suggestions to direct supervisor.

CERTIFICATES,LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION

• Must be a minimum of 21 years old
• Must become CPR and First Aid certified
• Possess a Washington State drivers license free of driving restrictions.
• Must be able to read and write proficiently in English for Documentation and Daily Reports

Healing Lodge IndianPreference Hiring StatementThe Healing Lodge ofthe Seven Nations shall give preference in employment for all work performed toenrolled members of federally recognized Tribes. If the Healing Lodge is unableto fill its employment opening with qualified Indian applicants thoseemployment openings may then be filled by other qualified applicants. Healing Lodge of The Seven Nations is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled