Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Behavioral Health Technician to work in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry. Under close supervision, this position helps provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients. The technician provides direct patient care and may conduct therapeutic group sessions under the direction and supervision of an RN. The role contributes to patient care planning and assists with implementing plans for assigned patients. It also supports patient admissions and orients new patients and families to the unit. The position includes assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers; obtaining vital signs; collecting laboratory specimens; and transporting patients and hospital items as requested. The technician identifies and reports abnormal findings and safety concerns to the RN, protects patient confidentiality, and provides care to patients in seclusion or restraint according to applicable regulations and department policy. The role requires respectful interactions with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and coworkers, and adherence to Denver Health’s mission, values, attendance guidelines, and clinical competency standards. This is a regular 0.9 FTE position on the day shift. The listed salary is $21.00–$28.52 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Sensitivity when working with psychiatric patients, including communication skills suited to the plan of care and the ability to manage the milieu.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Skill in assisting patients with daily activities.
Human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate and maintain clinical competency.
Ability to observe and document patient behavior.
Basic Microsoft Office suite skills.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the field or a related area, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, and complete appropriate documentation.
Obtain vital signs for assigned adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Collect laboratory specimens as directed by RN staff.
Transport patients between areas and deliver laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other requested hospital or medical items; use the pneumatic tube system as needed.
Differentiate normal from abnormal findings and report abnormal values or conditions, including abnormal vital signs, safety concerns, and family issues, to the RN.
Maintain patient confidentiality and a secure, trusting environment.
Provide care to patients in seclusion or restraint according to applicable regulations and department policies and procedures, while observing patients’ rights.
Promote positive interpersonal relationships and communicate courteously and respectfully with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.
Support Denver Health’s mission and values and comply with departmental attendance guidelines.
Provide care and services appropriate to patients’ needs, considering growth and development across the lifespan and relevant cultural information.
Maintain clinical competency standards.
Provide direct patient care, contribute input to care plans, and assist with carrying out plans of care under RN direction and supervision.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick leave, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other perks.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, professional development, and career advancement opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.