Behavioral Health Technician II

Avera•Aberdeen, SD

14d•$19 - $32

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.
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.