BEHAVIORAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN- Overnights

Covenant Health • Lewiston, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Services Technician is an essential member of the patient care team who contributes to the well-being and comfort of patients during their stay by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the registered nurse. This role involves supporting and promoting the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry, performing assigned treatments and procedures, and modeling appropriate social interaction skills. The technician will report changes in patient health, provide crisis management, facilitate groups, assist with patient care needs, and intervene in behavioral emergencies. They will also be responsible for patient searches, maintaining a clean environment, documenting patient care, and ensuring patient confidentiality and rights. The role requires completing competencies and compliance courses, and may involve floating to other departments. Supporting student learning is also a shared responsibility.

Requirements

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training is preferred at hire or obtained before completion of orientation.
• Responsible, supportive team player.
• Ability to work well in high-stress situations.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• State Maine CNA Certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• 1 year of experience in Behavioral Health Services.
• College training in mental health technology, behavioral science, social work, rehabilitation therapy, or its equivalent may be substituted for the 1 year of experience based on fifteen (15) semester hours equaling six (6) months of experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
• Completion of a mental health training certificate program may be substituted for six (6) months.

Nice To Haves

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training is preferred at hire or obtained before completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned treatments, procedures, and other related tasks according to facility policies/protocols and within the scope of the Behavioral Services Technician position.
• Models appropriate social interaction skills, including boundaries, communication, conflict resolution, etc. with patients, families, peers.
• Reports any change in a patient’s physical and mental health immediately to the RN.
• Provide immediate crisis management services in response to behavioral emergencies, using accepted non-verbal, verbal, and physical techniques.
• Facilitates meetings/groups/activities as directed by RN.
• Assists with personal hygiene, toileting, ambulation, mobility, positioning, mealtime, and oral care.
• Actively participates in the established care plan by following all individualized patient treatment plans.
• Completes patient, belongings, room, unit, and metal detector searches.
• Intervenes when the patient is dangerous to self or others, utilizing least restrictive interventions but may include seclusion and/or restraint, under the direction of an RN.
• Responds promptly to call lights, provides transport, maintains a clean environment, and follows principles of infection control.
• Maintains and documents special precautions (15 min. and hourly checks, constant observation) within specified time frames.
• Accurately documents on graphic and flow sheets in computer charting: vital signs, weights, and ADL care provided.
• Maintains confidentiality, privacy, and patient rights.
• Completes annual/critical competencies identified for the assigned department on time.
• May be asked to float to other departments.
• Maintains all required competencies and completes annual compliance courses on time.
• Supporting student learning is a shared responsibility. Every team member is expected to contribute to creating a welcoming environment and to actively assist students in their educational experience, regardless of their specific role.

Benefits

• The rate of pay is displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

What This Job Offers

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