Aurora Psychiatric Hospital APH - Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Day Shift Full Time 1.0

Advocate Aurora Health • Wauwatosa, WI

258d • $21 - $32

About The Position

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for the day shift. The position involves assisting and monitoring patients in their daily activities, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment, and providing support to patients and their families. The BHT will work closely with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care to patients.

Requirements

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant.
• Successful completion of CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills within 90 days.
• Good verbal and written skills for safe and effective patient care.
• Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists, monitors and/or maintains patient activities of daily living (ADL's).
• Orients patient and family/significant others to the unit and hospital.
• Escorts patients to various locations such as tests, meals, and activities, supervising and managing their behaviors as required.
• Performs vital signs on patients.
• Receives direction from the RN and communicates significant or unusual occurrences in patient behavior.
• Documents pertinent observations/occurrences in the patient's medical records according to policy.
• Defuses and reports crisis situations, intervening when appropriate and using proper procedures.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment by assisting with groups, setting limits on patients; following established safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Performs patient rounding at designated intervals and documents appropriately.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED