Behavioral Health Technician Day Shift

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

8d • $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 Behavioral Health Technician 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED