TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)
About The Position
Valley Hospital is a private 122-bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency counseling services. We are looking for exceptional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) functions as an active and integral part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) will take and record vital signs properly, monitor each patient's location per the Observation Policy and Procedure, utilize sound judgment during assessment, and observe and document any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals. The BHT will communicate changes in a patient's condition to the nurse.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED as well as a combination of behavioral health education and work experience totaling 4 years; or an Associate degree plus two years of work experience in a behavioral health; or a Bachelor's degree in social services or related field.
- CPR certification upon hire and must be renewed on an annual basis.
- Successful completion of (SAMA) including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
Nice To Haves
- May work flexible hours and float to different units depending on the needs of the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
- Taking and recording vital signs properly.
- Monitoring each patient's location per the Observation Policy and Procedure.
- Utilizing sound judgment during assessment.
- Observing and documenting any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
- Communicating changes in a patient's condition to the nurse.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
