Behavioral Health Technician PRN

ERC Pathlight•Northbrook, IL

4d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician works under the supervision of the nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing patient supervision and support. The BHT provides support, structure and boundaries. They provide bathroom and mealtime support as well as contribute to the implementation of therapeutic programming. The BHT may be required to participate in on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (required)
Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company)

Nice To Haves

6 months of direct patient care experience (preferred)
Mental Health/Psych Tech, CNA (preferred)

Responsibilities

Maintains daily program structure, by following program schedule
Completes observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician
Works with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
Conducts room searches and luggage searches
Takes patients out on fresh air breaks
Provides patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)
Takes patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program)
Act as secondary support staff in group therapy (may vary by location and program)
Provides meal support and bathroom monitoring
Completes documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check-ins that occur during shift
Assists with morning routine and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom