Behavioral Health Technician - Cla

Meadows of Wickenburg Inc•Wickenburg, AZ

2d•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, and administrative duties in support of the program. The technician observes patients and the treatment environment, supports individualized care plans, responds to behavioral crises using approved interventions, and communicates safety concerns and observations to staff. This position is based at the Meadows Behavioral Health Claudia Black Center in Wickenburg, Arizona. It is full-time and requires a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor's degree is preferred. The employer describes its programs as providing specialized residential, outpatient, and virtual behavioral health treatment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPI and CPR/First Aid certifications.
Valid state driver's license if required by state law and if 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.
Must pass a substance abuse screen after receiving an offer and before reporting to work.
The employer does not employ medical marijuana cardholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
One year of acute inpatient experience with psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

Promote patient safety by remaining aware of the care environment and taking appropriate precautions during patient care.
Communicate patient safety issues quickly, clearly, and effectively.
Continuously observe patients and the milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating.
Intervene appropriately in behavioral crises, 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 the treatment plan to the Charge Nurse or RN.
Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
Conduct luggage searches for all admissions and room searches when assigned.
Obtain and report accurate vital signs.
Accompany patients to appointments.
Provide one-to-one and line-of-sight monitoring when ordered.
Perform unit clerk duties, including data collection and clerical and administrative work, and complete documentation in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality, multitask, coordinate projects, and record or transcribe meeting minutes.
Work independently and collaboratively, and communicate concerns and observations involving patient safety to other staff.