Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Behavioral Health Unit

Avera • Marshall, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a liaison for nurses, counselors, and patients in interdepartmental communications. Assists with the physical and psychological care of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication skills to create a positive work environment.
• Participates in the daily inter-disciplinary treatment team meeting as needed, providing input in terms of patient behaviors and interactions with others.
• Implements suicide precautions as needed.
• Assesses changes in patient’s condition/behavior and notifies RN and/or Counselor.
• Assists with the activities of daily living care of the patients to include, but not limited to vital signs, collection of specimens, and other general nursing care procedures.
• Maintains accurate and concise records, documenting promptly all pertinent information in the patient’s EMR.
• Assesses impending agitation and escalation of behavioral changes and participates in the behavioral management of these patients.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharging of patients.
• Assists with medication monitoring and education at facility.
• Ensures that patient’s valuables and personal items are properly handled.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level