Behavioral Health Tech

Trinity Health • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. 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 Preferred: Medical terminology, CNA, Previous Behavioral Health Experience.
• Special Training: Basic Life Support, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention).

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 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 and perform health monitoring activities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package.
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees