Hospital For Special Care-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time
New Britain, CT
Hospitals

The Behavioral Technician plays a crucial role in providing care and treatment to patients who have sustained an acquired brain injury. This position involves working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to assist in daily activities, implement treatment plans, and ensure patient safety and well-being in a neurobehavioral unit.

  • Supervises patients at all times maintaining appropriate level of supervision as specified.
  • Performs direct patient care functions under the direction of the RN in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Supervises and assists patients in daily scheduled activities, and skills trainings or practice.
  • Follows standard operating procedures and therapeutic techniques for the Program.
  • Maintains familiarity with each patient's assessments/interventions.
  • Utilizes appropriate therapeutic modalities and interventions to meet patient outcomes and department goals.
  • Reports and documents behavioral observations, responses to care plan interventions and daily treatments as per hospital standards.
  • Organizes and assists with structured group activities.
  • Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective manner, utilizing the least restrictive, safe patient care alternative.
  • Demonstrates ability to anticipate, address and de-escalate patient distress situations prior to patients' loss of control.
  • Associate's degree in healthcare related field or a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in an inpatient/residential rehabilitation, psychiatric or developmental disability setting.
  • Valid current Driver's License.
  • Ability to read, write and understand instructions.
  • Six months experience working in a rehabilitation/treatment or human services setting.
  • Experience working with groups or teams.
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