Behavioral Health Technician

LifePoint Hospitals • White Hall, AR

27d

About The Position

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for conducting functional analyses of patient behavior, participating as a member of the treatment team, contributing to the Master Treatment Plan and implementing appropriate interventions from the plan. The Behavioral Health Technician conducts individual and group psychoeducation, leisure activities and life- skill training and coaching for all patients. The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for safety monitoring of patients and of the unit.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required Experience: 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Ability to adjust to changes in a professional manner.
• Flexibility around working hours in order to meet patient and unit needs.
• An ability to intervene quickly in an emergency situation in order to move patients away from situation and maintain patient, staff and personal safety.
• Ability to be involved in a physical escort, hold or restraint in order to minimize the risk of injury to patients or staff.
• Must have adhere to regularly scheduled hours and plan absences in advance assure unit staffing and safety.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Nice To Haves

• Licenses/Certification: BLS, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assumes personal responsibility for maintaining professional development such as BLS and CPI.
• Observes and monitors patient's status according to patient monitoring standards, policies and procedures. This may include completion of vital signs, weight log, intake and output, dietary intake, Q15 minute behavioral rounds sheets, admission checklists or other progress or milieu notes. Reports patient complaints or other concerns in a timely manner.
• Provides verbal and written input to nursing staff via ongoing reporting and end of shift report so patient's needs and care can be prioritized.
• Demonstrates proficiency and skill in providing care to patients; orienting to unit, transport; de-escalation; teaching of coping skills, conflict resolution, problem solving skills; assistance with activities of daily living; admission & discharge procedures, response to codes; use of CPI techniques and Life Coaching skills.
• Demonstrates effective on-going observations and evaluation of patient/family response to the interventions; reports changes in condition to the nurse assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to co-lead patient psycho-educational groups on the unit as well as provide care in a manner that is consistent with the Master Treatment Plan. Takes initiative to ensure that active treatment is occurring on the unit as scheduled and encourages all patients to participate in unit groups and programming.
• Provide timely and accurate information on patient's behaviors and progress to the interdisciplinary team.
• Serves in a Supervisory or Lead role, as requested.
• Conduct individual Life Coaching, Psychoeducation and Supportive Counseling to assigned patients and in accordance with Master Treatment Plan goals.
• Provide leadership and/or co-leadership of group therapy sessions related to: leisure skills, life skills and psychoeducation.
• Lead and/or actively participate in the management of acute behavioral episodes using approved de-escalation techniques, such as CPI.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees