Behavioral Health Technician - Overnights

Children's Nebraska•Omaha, NE

About The Position

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most. A Brief Overview Provides care for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients, acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of patients, provides empathic, active listening skills, engagement and support, case management and ensures a recovery oriented environment throughout the unit. In addition, provides indirect unit support needs related to supplies and equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma Or GED Required
Minimum of 18 years of age Required
Excellent communication and behavioral management skills that promote safety
Basic computer skills
Ability to problem solve
Ability to document per regulatory guidelines
Effective communication skills
BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Non-Violent Intervention training within 30 Days Required

Nice To Haves

Healthcare student or comparable work experience in a health care environment.

Responsibilities

Connects with new participants, on site or while the participant is incarcerated or hospitalized, to obtain referral information and necessary solutions
Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose).
Assesses emergency situations, notifies supervisor of actual or potential challenges, exercises judgment in stressful conditions and responds calmly and quickly.
Completes clinical documentation as required.
Develops and maintains community resources for education, information and referrals appropriate to participant’s needs.
Understands and adheres to organization’s compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Communicate with other team members on care plan as an active team member
Provide assistance to nurses with accompanying patients to the rest room when needed
Proactively utilizes de-escalation techniques to prevent harm.
Assist with linen changes and room/unit restocking
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)