Behavioral Health Technician

UnityPoint Health • Rock Island, IL

96d • $15 - $22

About The Position

The behavioral health Mental Health Tech assists in patient care throughout the behavioral health unit. Duties include assisting patients with their ADL's, completing 15 minute checks on patients, assisting with group programming, documentation of care and treatments done and observes patients for safety and condition change and reports to appropriate staff.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Successful completion and documentation of one of the following: Graduation from an accredited nursing program and waiting for NCLEX re-examination, Certified Nursing Assistant listed as either Active or Inactive on any state health care worker registry, EMT-B licensure, Medical Assistant, Must be enrolled in Trinity's PCT on the job training program and successfully complete, Successful completion of first semester of nursing school that includes Nursing Fundamentals, Current CPR certification.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with ADL's according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse in charge of patient.
• Completes 15 minute checks to maintain safety of patient and unit.
• Assists with the check in process including getting initial vital signs and completing admission paperwork.
• Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and ADL care given to patient in computer.
• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs regarding fraud, waste and abuse.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees