Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Behavioral Health Unit | PRN

Avera Health • Aberdeen, SD

89d • $18 - $28

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) serves as a liaison for nurses, counselors, and patients in interdepartmental communications. This role involves assisting with the physical and psychological care of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The BHT assumes responsibility and accountability for individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered.

Requirements

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication skills to create a positive work environment.
• Participates in the daily inter-disciplinary treatment team meeting as needed, providing input in terms of patient behaviors and interactions with others.
• Implements suicide precautions as needed.
• Assesses changes in patient's condition/behavior and notifies RN and/or Counselor.
• Assists with the activities of daily living care of the patients to include, but not limited to vital signs, collection of specimens, and other general nursing care procedures.
• Maintains accurate and concise records, documenting promptly all pertinent information in the patient's EMR.
• Assesses impending agitation and escalation of behavioral changes and participates in the behavioral management of these patients.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharging of patients.
• Assists with medication monitoring and education at facility.
• Ensures that patient's valuables and personal items are properly handled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree