Behavioral Health Technician

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician assists patients with activities of daily living and provides or assists with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions. The role observes and records patient behavior and activities, reports changes in condition, suggests modifications to treatment plans, and establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful, fast-paced environment. The technician follows Standard Precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Organize and establish day-to-day priorities while applying critical thinking.
• Multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, integrity, friendliness, compassion, and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Use effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Work both as part of a team and independently.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Work in a stressful environment with minimal supervision and exercise decisive judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provide or assist with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
• Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
• Report changes in patient condition and suggest modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED