Behavioral Health Technician - PRN - Princeton

Meadows of Wickenburg Inc•Princeton, TX

11d•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 supports the program through data collection and clerical and administrative duties. The position is located at The Meadows of Texas in Princeton, Texas, and is on call/pool.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPI and CPR/First Aid certifications.
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; extensive telephone use is required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, multitask, coordinate projects, record or transcribe meeting minutes, and work independently and collaboratively.
Successful completion of a substance-abuse screen before reporting to work; the employer does not employ medical marijuana cardholders.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Promote patient safety by maintaining awareness of the care environment and acting safely during patient care.
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 responding to behavioral crisis situations, including suicidal or threatening behavior and elopement.
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 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 work, and complete documentation according to facility policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality; multitask; coordinate projects; and record or transcribe meeting minutes.
Work independently and collaboratively, and communicate staff concerns and observations involving patient safety.