Psych Tech

Intermountain Health

2d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician, under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or other specified healthcare professional, participates in patient care as a member of a coordinated multi-disciplinary treatment team. This position provides direct patient care by developing rapport with the patients and facilitating the therapeutic milieu.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• CNA or EMT
• Patient Safety
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Skill Development
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
• Patient Care
• Accurate and Timely Documentation
• Time Management

Nice To Haves

• Post high school education in social work, psychology, sociology, family studies, or a health sciences field
• Experience working with psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patients.
• Experience providing behavioral healthcare services care to patient populations

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living tasks, performs, and accurately documents delegated patient care procedures, treatments, observations, groups/education, etc. and in a timely manner.
• May monitor patient vital signs and provide limited medical intervention under the directions of a healthcare professional
• Orients patients to the Behavioral Health unit or program, inventory belongings, may give appropriate supplies and testing, and may transport patients to appropriate appointments, units or activities.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relations and communication skills with co-workers, patients, families, and other personnel involved with patient care.
• Reports changes in the patient's condition to the applicable clinical staff.
• May assist in mentoring and orientation of staff members and students.
• Takes initiative to maintain the work environment and guide others to resolving problems/issues.
• Maintains a safe, consistent and supportive environment by providing care in accordance with the multidisciplinary treatment plan using established behavioral interventions and programs to meet patient care needs.
• Ensures that assigned areas are clean, straight and in compliance with fire and safety hazards before leaving at the end of each shift.
• Maintains constant surveillance of assigned areas to ensure patient safety including visual patient checks, room checks and unit checks.
• Will stock supplies and carry out general housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• Participates in regulatory activities or duties (e.g., chart checks/audits, fridge temps, committees for improvement and other quality-oriented tasks).
• Reports and addresses real or potential problems with quality and appropriateness of care through the use of event reports, or other appropriate means.
• Follows appropriate chain of command regarding issues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for patient safety and the overall management of patient behavior on the behavioral health units.
• Has the ability to work with physically and mentally aggressive patients by anticipating and diffusing situations, which might lead to disruptive behaviors.
• Performs appropriately in emergency situations.
• Responds efficiently and calmly, securing qualified assistance as needed.
• Recognizes critical situations and identifies options to manage crisis using sound judgment and problem-solving skills to prevent escalation of the situation or injury to client/staff.
• Strictly adheres to behavioral health policy standards regarding the use of seclusion and restraint.
• Completes all mandatory and required education assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency and competency for age groups served.
• Treats patients and families with care and respect.
• Maintains corporate/department standards regarding compliance and confidentiality.
• Will assist in facilitating various skills, relaxation, and psycho-educational groups using knowledge of group dynamics and organizational skills to achieve treatment plan goals.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

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