Behavioral Health Tech, In-Patient Behavioral Health and Recovery Center (Full Time, Part Time)

St Luke's University Health Network • Sellersville, PA

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician works under the supervision of the professional licensed nurse, performing clinical, as well as clerical functions within the behavioral inpatient service. In our 10 in-patient hospital-based units, the multidisciplinary team approach assists and promotes our patients' understanding of behavioral health issues so that they can begin the journey to recovery. The St. Luke's Behavioral Health Network Float Pool provides support to the campuses where in-patient behavioral health services are rendered, as necessary to ensure appropriate staffing levels which allow our Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) to provide top quality care to our patients. A Float BHT will travel to 4 campuses and fulfill shifts for in-patient behavioral health units. Competitive compensation is offered with additional stipends for flexibility of travel.

Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED required.
• Two years previous experience in mental health or medical setting preferred.
• Nurse or medical aide experience preferred.
• CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS in human services field, or current student in BA/BS/Nursing School preferred.
• Two years previous experience in mental health or medical setting required for Float Pool.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper chain of command for work related issues.
• Maintains clinical records of all patient contact according to hospital policy and other regulatory guidelines.
• Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel.
• Assists with the admission process and documents pertinent information.
• Supports the patient performing and maintaining ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) - personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, ambulation or physical mobility.
• Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice such as accurately obtains and records patient vital signs and I & O, performs glucometry, phlebotomy and EKGs and collects specimens for diagnostic tests.
• Monitors the therapeutic environment by performing safety checks and monitors patient status by performing patient observations and continual rounding.
• Communicates changes in patients' condition or unit milieu concerns with patient care team.
• Facilitates patient recreational and therapeutic activities under the direction of the professional licensed staff.
• Demonstrates competence in caring for and demonstrates skill as a member of the Control Team of the agitated/violent patient.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with additional stipends for flexibility of travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees