Behavioral Health Tech Helen DeVos
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation. Working under the delegation of the Bedside RN, the BHT collaborates with the Nurse, Behavioral Health team, MSW, and Medical Team to carry out the patient’s established behavioral plan. The BHT is trained in verbal de-escalation and situational awareness and receives education on the variety of patient populations encountered. The role is also cross-trained to a limited scope of the Nursing Technician role, including skills and tasks related to daily patient care and activities of daily living. The position is part of the Resource Center, whose team members support the unit of greatest need each day at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and care for a range of patient populations. The role offers the opportunity to support children and families during difficult times by providing care, a supportive environment, and interdisciplinary partnership.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- Psychiatric unit experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation.
- Carry out the patient’s established behavioral plan under the delegation of the Bedside RN, in collaboration with nursing, behavioral health, social work, and medical team members.
- Use verbal de-escalation and situational awareness.
- Perform a limited scope of Nursing Technician skills and tasks related to daily patient care and activities of daily living.
- Support units and patient populations according to the Resource Center’s daily staffing needs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
