Behavioral Health Technician, BHT, PRN

NewVista Behavioral Health

1d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Solero is currently seeking experienced Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to work in a therapeutic setting providing care and treatment to patients with a history of behavioral health treatment. Previous experience working with behavioral health patients is strongly preferred. The BHT provides direct patient care, continuously monitors patient interactions and safety, and performs medical procedures under the direction of a RN/LPN utilizing knowledge of therapeutic verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstration of group facilitation skills, knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatments.
Crisis intervention skills.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Behavioral Health field is a plus.
Handle with Care training/certification preferred, but will train.

Responsibilities

Identifies comfort needs and physical care of patients.
Provides activities of daily living (ADL’s) to patients as needed and required.
Reports all medical and/or behavioral health changes to the RN.
Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the RN.
Performs routine procedures as designated (ie: vital signs, accuchecks, etc).
Assists in the admission process by orienting patients/families to the milieu.
Secures patient belongings, valuables, and documents in accordance with policies.
Demonstrates skills in a crisis situation.
Maintains crisis prevention intervention (CPI) training and certification.
Maintains CPR certification.
Maintains and broadens clinical skills regularly.
Attends educational in-services and staff meetings.
Performs ongoing observation of patient and carries out specific interventions to ensure patient safety which includes frequent rounding, primary searches, and visitor assistance.
Complies with the established policies and procedures requiring a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
Collects data through observation of the milieu on an ongoing basis.
Accurately monitors and documents patient precautions and activity throughout the milieu.
Plans, organizes, and documents group activities.
Performs patient group activities in a timely manner.
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and other staff members in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.
Communicates in a non-judgmental manner and uses effective listening skills.
Utilizes appropriate channels of communication to resolve and relay pertinent information.
Promotes a positive attitude and working relationship within the unit/department and with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and visitors.
Holds self and others accountable for assigned responsibilities.
Demonstrates teamwork skills.
Accepts constructive criticism and adapts accordingly.
Demonstrates a reliable and dependable work ethic.
Maintains a good attendance record.
Assists with clerical duties as needed.
Other duties as assigned.