Behavioral Health Technician/Specialist FT (Days) - Job ID: 210485
About The Position
This position involves monitoring the safety of patients and the environment of care, fostering a safe and nurturing environment that encourages constructive interactions amongst patients. The role includes educating patients on interpersonal and self-care skills, assisting them with activities of daily living, and conducting age-appropriate psycho-educational groups. The Behavioral Health Technician/Specialist will facilitate the implementation of nursing care plans to promote emotional well-being as delegated, recognize critical and obvious changes in patient conditions, react promptly, and communicate patient care observations and safety concerns to the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services) preferred.
- Previous experience in a behavioral health setting or with similar patient populations is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of mental health conditions and treatment principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Crisis intervention skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or similar.
- Bilingual abilities (e.g., Spanish).
Responsibilities
- Monitors safety of patients and the environment of care
- Fosters a safe and nurturing environment that encourages and reinforces constructive interactions amongst patients
- Educates patients on interpersonal and self-care skills
- Assists patients with activities of daily living
- Conducts age appropriate psycho-educational groups
- Facilitates the implementation of nursing care plans promoting emotional well-being as delegated
- Recognizes critical and obvious changes in patient conditions and reacts promptly
- Communicates patient care observations and safety concerns to members of the multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings plan
- Opportunities for professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
