Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

6h • $18 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Holyoke, MASS. We treat substance abuse and mental health patients. Our Vision: To create a place where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians and providers want to practice, and employees want to work.
At Valley Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person.
As a BHT joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Education: High school degree preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• License: Will require valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Where applicable, must obtain and maintain agency affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for observation and maintenance of safe milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, etc.: completes 15 minute checks, monitors for contraband, evaluates for change in condition, and provides line of sight or one on one care as directed.
• Adheres to tasks delegated by the RN related to the care of the patients including, but not limited to vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrates effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompanies patients to off unit activities, i.e. meals, outside breaks, off unit visits, out-of-building activities and appointments
• Responsible for reporting to all changes, medical or psychiatric, to RN.
• Assists with the admission process to include belongings inventory, visitation to unit, vital signs, and other duties as delegated.
• Documents property at admission, accounts for property usage during stay and reconciles property at discharge.
• Comply with the established policy and procedure requiring a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. (Conducts unit safety checks each shift)
• Encourages or assists patients to perform activities of daily living.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively, using established guidelines and/or prepared and approved information.
• Employs appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as required and according to policy and procedure.
• Maintain current knowledge of the program and protocol (policy and procedures) guidelines.
• Provides assistance in orienting new staff members to their position.
• Documents in the Medical Record according to established policies.
• Provides pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient response to treatment interventions that assists in the development and revision of the treatment plan.
• Complies with hospital policy, OSHA and CDC guidelines regarding the collection of various specimens.
• Provides support and assistance with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Shift differentials
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Set Schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED