Behavioral Health Technician

Monument Health • Rapid City, SD

18d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides patients with education and support related to identified treatment issues. Assists with therapeutic interventions and monitors the milieu to help maintain a safe environment. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with hospital standards and policies. The role is in the RCH Behavioral Health department at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, with 20 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of acute-care experience.
• At least 1 year of behavioral health experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct age-specific patient care as assigned and contribute to admission nursing assessments through data gathering and reporting to the registered nurse.
• Help maintain a therapeutic milieu by monitoring patient activities and behaviors, reporting to the charge nurse, and intervening when necessary using Crisis Prevention interventions to ensure unit safety.
• Communicate actual or potential problems to the appropriate person in charge; complete variances, incidents, work orders, and trackers.
• Promote teamwork, accept direction from registered nurses, and carry out responsibilities willingly with a positive impact on patients and coworkers.
• Contribute to patient care in accordance with the patient plan of care, using age-specific growth and development guidelines as delegated by the nurse.
• Complete the chart documentation list daily, complete or address patient paperwork daily, and review target dates daily.
• Assist appropriately with basic activities of daily living (ADL) care.
• Provide patients with appropriate educational materials and hold didactic sessions under the guidance of the registered nurse or mental health counselor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage on qualifying positions.
• Retirement plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Instant pay for qualifying positions.
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Pay differentials on qualifying positions.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Supportive work culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed