Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Behavioral Health

Avera • Marshall, MN

4d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a liaison for nurses, counselors, and patients in interdepartmental communications. Assists with the physical and psychological care of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's

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 tovital 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level