Behavioral Health Tech

Trinity Health

23h • Onsite

About The Position

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. MercyOne Health System is rooted in its Mission and Core Values, honoring the dignity of every person and recognizing unique perspectives, experiences, and talents. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer and part of Trinity Health, one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation, with 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians across 27 states.

Requirements

• More than 2 years' experience required
• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Basic Life Support
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology
• CNA
• Previous Behavioral Health Experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of safe, quality patient care as delegated by the Nurse Manager.
• Greet patients upon admission to the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Provide patient unit orientation.
• Provide the patient with the standard daily activity schedule.
• Set behavior expectations during the patients stay on the unit.
• Lead group sessions to develop patient relationships.
• Lead sessions including 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 with a full benefits package
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system
• Benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available at MercyOne Health System circle of care

What This Job Offers

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