Behavioral Health Tech

Trinity Health

20h • Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis? Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One! Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Behavioral Health Tech As a Behavioral Health Tech at MercyOne, you will participate in the provision of safe, quality patient care as delegated by the Nurse Manager. The Technician greets patients upon admission to the Behavioral Health Unit. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; providing patient unit orientation, providing the patient with the standard daily activity schedule and setting behavior expectations during the patients stay on the unit. The Technician leads group sessions to develop patient relationships. Sessions include daily goal setting and follow up with patients to track their accomplishments. The position requires the ability to establish rapport and trust with patients and the ability to offer interventions if patient situations escalate. The Technician may be required to assist with patient personal care and perform health monitoring activities. Position Title: Behavioral Health Tech Department: Adult Psychiatric Schedule: 3rd shift (11:00pm - 7:30am) Full Time .9 (36 hours a week) Every Other Weekend Rotating Holidays General Requirements Training Preferred: Medical terminology, CNA, Previous Behavioral Health Experience Special Training: Basic Life Support, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) More than 2 years' experience required Education: High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• More than 2 years' experience required

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology
• CNA
• Previous Behavioral Health Experience
• Basic Life Support
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Responsibilities

• participate in the provision of safe, quality patient care as delegated by the Nurse Manager
• greets patients upon admission to the Behavioral Health Unit
• providing patient unit orientation
• providing the patient with the standard daily activity schedule
• setting behavior expectations during the patients stay on the unit
• leads group sessions to develop patient relationships
• Sessions include daily goal setting and follow up with patients to track their accomplishments
• establish rapport and trust with patients
• offer interventions if patient situations escalate
• assist with patient personal care
• perform health monitoring activities

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• full benefits package
• opportunity for growth throughout the system

What This Job Offers

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