Behavioral Health Tech Helen DeVos
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation on Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s newly created 12-bed Pediatric Medical/Psychiatric Unit. Working under the delegation of the bedside RN, the BHT collaborates with nursing, the behavioral health team, social work, and the medical team to implement the patient’s established behavioral plan. The role includes training in verbal de-escalation and situational awareness, education about the patient populations served, and cross-training in a limited scope of Nursing Technician duties to support daily patient care and activities of daily living. The unit’s interdisciplinary team provides programming, activities, and education to support patients’ mental and behavioral health.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- Psychiatric unit experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation.
- Work under the delegation of the bedside RN.
- Collaborate with the nurse, behavioral health team, social work, and medical team to implement established patient behavioral plans.
- Use training in verbal de-escalation and situational awareness.
- Support daily patient care and activities of daily living within the limited scope of Nursing Technician duties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory
- Optional identity theft protection
- Optional home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
