Behavioral Health Technician - PRN - Princeton

MEADOWS OF WICKENBURG INC•Princeton, TX

27d•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 performs general and specialized data collection, clerical work, and administrative duties in support of the program. The position is on-call/pool at Meadows Behavioral Health in Princeton, Texas. Meadows Behavioral Healthcare provides specialized residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment for addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. Its care includes evidence-based approaches informed by more than 45 years of clinical experience. All positions are designated as safety-sensitive. Following an offer and before starting work, applicants must submit to and pass a substance abuse screen. The company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the employment process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
One year of acute inpatient psychiatric care experience 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 ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating.
Use approved interventions to respond appropriately to behavioral crises, including suicidal or threatening behavior and elopement.
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 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.
Maintain confidentiality, multitask, coordinate projects, and record or transcribe meeting minutes.
Communicate with staff to relay patient safety concerns and observations.