Behaviorial Tech

HFSC • New Britain, CT

83d

About The Position

The Behavioral Tech is a paraprofessional caregiver who assists in the care and treatment of patients who have sustained an acquired brain injury. The Behavioral Tech works/functions under the direction and guidance of the Registered Nurse. The position is located in the Neurobehavioral Unit and requires a commitment to providing exceptional care to each patient every day. This job is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

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.
• Supervising and assisting patients in daily scheduled activities, and skills trainings or practice.
• Following standard operating procedures and therapeutic techniques for the Program.
• Follows patients' Individual Treatment Plan.
• Maintains familiarity with each patient's assessments/interventions.
• Utilizes appropriate therapeutic modalities and interventions to meet patient outcomes and department goals.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols.
• Actively promotes environmental/patient safety using effective preventative measures.
• Reports and documents behavioral observations, responses to care plan interventions and daily treatments as per hospital standards.
• Organizes and assists with structured group activities.
• Consistently models to patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions.
• 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 as designated in their treatment plans.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees