Behavioral Technician

Hospital For Special Care • New Britain, CT

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Six months experience working in a rehabilitation/treatment or human services setting.
• Experience working with groups or teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree