Behavioral Health Tech

Trinity Health

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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.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• More than 2 years' experience required.
• Training in medical terminology, CNA, and previous behavioral health experience preferred.
• Special training in Basic Life Support and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient unit orientation.
• Provide the patient with the standard daily activity schedule.
• Set behavior expectations during the patient's stay on the unit.
• Lead group sessions to develop patient relationships.
• Conduct 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees