Behavioral Health Tech Helen DeVos

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) works in the Resource Center at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, supporting the unit with the greatest need each day and caring for a variety of patient populations. The role provides and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation. Under the delegation of the Bedside RN, the BHT collaborates with nurses, the Behavioral Health team, social workers, and the medical team to implement the patient’s established behavioral plan. BHTs receive training in verbal de-escalation and situational awareness, as well as education about the patient populations they may encounter. They are also cross-trained in a limited scope of Nursing Technician duties, including daily patient care and activities of daily living. The position offers the opportunity to support children and families through difficult times and partner with multiple disciplines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Psychiatric unit experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation.
• Work under the delegation of the Bedside RN.
• Collaborate with the Nurse, Behavioral Health team, MSW, and Medical Team to implement the patient’s established behavioral plan.
• Use verbal de-escalation and situational awareness skills.
• Provide limited-scope nursing technician care, including daily patient care and activities of daily living.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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