Behavioral Health Tech (Full Time - Evenings) My Sister's Place

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists My Sister’s Place in delivering care, observing patient behaviors, providing daily community meetings and assisting in various procedures. Works closely with the BSW, Residential Operations Supervisor and transdisciplinary team and reports any changes in patient’s mood or behavior in a timely fashion. When necessary assists the BSW and MSP staff with pre-admission screening calls from referral sources. Also provides information about the program to callers. Serves as a 24 hour essential employee providing direct care to residents. Supports residents in achieving their treatment plan goals including but not limited to learning and executing daily living skills, parenting, dietary, and recovery goals. Patient population is pregnant and parenting women, and their children (0-6 years old), receiving care for substance use disorders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required; Bachelor’s degree preferred (12+ college credits in humanities or social services required for Philadelphia work locations).
• 1 year of related experience preferred
• CPR Certified
• Valid current driver’s license required with a good driving history

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient safety by observing and redirecting patient behaviors and completing scheduled rounding.
• Utilizes verbal de-escalation skills in response to observed patient behaviors, and follows established protocols for safe and effective management of same.
• Leads or assists with group activities such as community meeting, recreational groups and other unit activities, including meal prep
• Assists residents with learning and practicing daily living skills including assigned chores.
• Monitor self-administered medications in absence of nursing staff.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and other customers in written form, telephone conversations, and other verbal interactions.
• Assists patients with completion of activities of daily living, and encourages independent completion of these activities when possible.
• Completes required documentation accurately and efficiently, in accordance with MSP policy and department guidelines.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

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