Behavioral Health Technician
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician 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. The role provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with hospital standards and policies. The technician contributes to admission nursing assessments by gathering and reporting data, supports the patient plan of care using age-specific growth and development guidelines, assists with basic activities of daily living, and helps patients access educational materials. The position also supports documentation and patient paperwork, communicates actual or potential problems, and promotes teamwork.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association 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 experience.
- At least 1 year of behavioral health experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences.
Responsibilities
- Provide assigned age-specific patient care and contribute to admission nursing assessments through data gathering and reporting to the registered nurse.
- Monitor patient activities and behaviors to help maintain a therapeutic milieu, report observations to the charge nurse, and intervene when necessary using Crisis Prevention interventions.
- Communicate actual or potential problems to the appropriate person in charge.
- Complete variances, incidents, work orders, and trackers.
- Accept direction from registered nurses and perform responsibilities willingly while promoting teamwork and a positive impact on patients and coworkers.
- Contribute to 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 patients appropriately with basic activities of daily living.
- Provide appropriate educational materials and hold didactic sessions under the guidance of a registered nurse or mental health counselor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Retirement plans
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement
- Pay differentials for qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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