Behavioral Health Technician - PRN - Malibu
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 and clerical and administrative duties in support of the program. The position is on call/pool at MBH The Meadows Malibu in Malibu, California. Meadows Behavioral Healthcare provides residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment for addiction, trauma, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. Its evidence-based care draws on more than 45 years of clinical experience. The organization describes this role as an opportunity to contribute to patient care and potentially advance internally through training and promotion. All positions are designated safety-sensitive. Following an employment offer and before starting work, applicants must complete and pass a substance abuse screen. The company states that it does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the employment process.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or a bachelor's degree; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- CPI certification, CPR, and First Aid.
- Valid state driver's license if required by state law and when operating a company vehicle.
- Ability to converse in English to give, receive, and process information.
- Ability to use the telephone extensively.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, multitask, coordinate projects, and record or transcribe meeting minutes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- One year of acute inpatient experience with psychiatric care.
Responsibilities
- Promote patient safety by remaining aware of the care environment and acting safely in all patient-care situations.
- Communicate patient safety issues quickly, clearly, and effectively.
- Observe patients and the milieu on an ongoing basis to ensure active treatment is provided and patients participate.
- Use approved interventions when patients experience behavioral crises, including suicidal or threatening behavior, elopement, or other situations.
- Participate with the treatment team in implementing individualized plans of care.
- Report factors that may impede successful completion of treatment plans 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-sign readings.
- 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 tasks, and complete documentation according to facility policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality, multitask, coordinate projects, and record or transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.
- Work independently and collaboratively.
- Communicate concerns and observations involving patient safety to other staff.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
