Behavioral Health Technician/Unit Secretary - Gentle Path
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician/Unit Secretary provides basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff, with a focus on patient safety. The position also performs general and specialized data collection, clerical, and administrative duties in support of the program. The schedule is regular, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Gentle Path Program in Wickenburg, Arizona. The role involves observing patients and the treatment environment, supporting individualized plans of care, responding to behavioral crises using approved interventions, and assisting with admissions and discharges. The position also performs unit clerk duties, documents work according to facility policies, and communicates patient safety concerns and observations to staff. Meadows Behavioral Healthcare provides specialized residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment for addiction, trauma, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. The company describes its approach as evidence-based and grounded in more than 45 years of clinical experience. The position is designated safety sensitive. Following an offer and before starting work, applicants must pass a substance abuse screen; the company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- CPI and CPR/First Aid credentials.
- Valid state driver's license if required by state law and when operating a company vehicle.
- Ability to communicate in English to give, receive, and process information; the role involves extensive telephone use.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, multitask, coordinate projects, and record or transcribe meeting minutes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Must pass a substance abuse screen after an offer of employment and before reporting to work.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- One year of acute inpatient experience with psychiatric care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Promote patient safety by remaining aware of the care environment and acting safely during patient care.
- Communicate patient safety issues quickly, clearly, and effectively.
- Observe patients and the milieu on an ongoing basis to ensure active treatment is provided and patients participate.
- Intervene appropriately in behavioral crisis situations, including suicidal or threatening behavior and elopement, using approved interventions.
- Participate with the treatment team in implementing individualized plans of care.
- Report factors that may impede successful completion of the treatment plan to the Charge Nurse or RN.
- Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
- Conduct luggage searches for all admissions and room searches when assigned.
- Obtain and report accurate vital-sign readings.
- Accompany patients to appointments.
- Provide one-to-one and line-of-sight monitoring when ordered.
- Perform unit clerk duties, including data collection, clerical and administrative work, and documentation in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Communicate with other staff about patient safety concerns and observations.
- Maintain confidentiality, multitask, coordinate projects, and record or transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
