Behavioral Health Technician - FT - Malibu

MEADOWS OF WICKENBURG INC•Malibu, CA

33d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician provides basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff, with a focus on patient safety. The role also supports the program through general and specialized data collection, clerical tasks, and administrative duties. The technician observes patients and the care environment, communicates safety concerns, participates in implementing individualized care plans, and assists with patient admissions and discharges. The position is based at MBH The Meadows Malibu in Malibu, California.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPI certification.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Valid state driver's license if required by state law and when operating a company vehicle.
Ability to converse 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 employment offer 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 maintaining awareness 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 support active treatment and patient participation.
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 a treatment plan to the Charge Nurse or RN.
Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
Conduct luggage searches for all admits 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 completing documentation according to facility policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality, multitask, coordinate projects, and record or transcribe meeting minutes.
Communicate with other staff to relay patient safety concerns and observations.