BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN- Intake

DESTINY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE LLC•Surprise, AZ

2d•$19 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides essential patient care, monitors physical and mental health, ensures a safe environment by inspecting patient belongings, recognizing signs of aggression or crisis, and providing de-escalation techniques, including restraint & seclusion, as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, and/or work experience in behavioral health required
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card required
BLS/CPR and CPI Certification required
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
CPR certification, Basic Life Support, Behavioral Management Training required prior to patient interaction.

Nice To Haves

Two years of behavioral health experience preferred
Two years behavioral health technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the leadership/direction of a Registered Nurse, will monitor and chart patient’s blood pressure, and conduct room inspection and search for personal property/belongings.
Provide basic patient care and monitors patient activity, including physical and mental status, and reports to nursing staff.
Inspects, documents, and secures patient’s personal belongings.
Ensures that prohibited items, including contraband, are removed and secured.
Utilizes a handheld metal detector to conduct security scanning to ensure that objects, including weapons and paraphernalia, don’t pose a threat to the safety and well-being of others.
Recognizes patients that are exhibiting aggressive behavior, acting as a danger to themselves or others, or are in crisis constituting a medical emergency.
Provides intervention including redirecting of patients and/or participating in seclusion and restraint as needed.
Monitors and complete Q15’s.
Assists in the coordination of admission process, discharge, and transfer of patients within the facility.
Facilitates daily groups according to “Mindability-Roadmap to Peace of Mind” curriculum.
Provides care that promotes dignity, independence, strength, privacy and choice.
Exhibits respect for diversity and boundaries.
Monitors/supervises patients during scheduled visitation, meals, recreational activities, and daily/group programming.
Customer/client focused and confirms with and abides by all regulations, policies, patient rights, work procedures, code procedures, and instruction.
Perform other functions as assigned by RN, House Supervisor, Milieu Manager, ADON, CNO, or administration.