Behavioral Health Tech - Mountains Behavioral Health - Full Time 72 Hour
About The Position
Mountains Behavioral Health is seeking a Full Time Behavioral Health Tech to join their team. In this role, you will exemplify the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided. You will identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide appropriate care as assigned. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care such as monitoring conditions, taking vital signs, observing, recording, and reporting behaviors under the supervision of nursing. You will also lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities, assist with teaching life skills, and complete patient documentation. A key aspect of this role is helping to provide a safe and secure unit environment for all patients and staff in compliance with hospital policies and procedures. Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills is essential for effectively communicating with patients and families, and reporting any concerning events to members of the organization. You will be required to float to all units, including geri-psych, adult, and adolescent. Additionally, you will be responsible for patient transports to and from hospital departments (including the medical center) and for the delivery of supplies to departments as necessary.
Requirements
- A high school graduate or equivalent.
- Valid PA driver’s license with no previous violation
- BLS required or attained within 1 month of hire
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year in behavioral health preferred.
- Previous work experience in health care preferred.
- Psychiatric work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.
- Identifying each patient’s age-specific needs and providing appropriate care as assigned.
- Providing direct patient care including monitoring their conditions, taking vital signs, observing, recording, and reporting behaviors under the supervision of nursing.
- Leading patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
- Assist with teaching life skills.
- Complete patient documentation.
- Help to provide a safe and secure unit environment for all patients and staff in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, family, and report any concerning events to members of the organization.
- Will be required to float to all units, including geri-psych, adult, and adolescent.
- Responsible for patient transports to and from hospital departments (including the medical center) and for delivery of supplies to departments as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
