Behavioral Health Technician Adolescent Psych
Ascension•Indianapolis, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves providing direct behavioral health patient care, assisting patients with daily living activities, and supporting diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions. The technician will observe and record patient behavior, report changes in condition, and suggest treatment plan modifications. A key aspect of the role is establishing a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Bachelors degree in Psychology or similar field
- Psych experience
Nice To Haves
- Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred.
- Nurse Aide credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct behavioral health patient care by assisting patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provide or assist with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
- Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
- Report any changes in condition and suggest modifications to the treatment plan.
- Establish a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
