Behavioral Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school degree or GED preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR); proof of insurance is required when using a personal or hospital-owned vehicle.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care tasks delegated by the RN, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, facilitating group education, and monitoring patients.
• Manage the therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off-unit visits, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory, visitation, and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge, conduct safety checks, and promote a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques and maintain knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Orient and mentor new staff, serve as a preceptor, and train colleagues in group facilitation and maintaining a therapeutic milieu.
• Use therapeutic communication, assess patient needs related to chemical dependency, and document plans of care from admission through discharge.
• Participate in treatment planning as part of the interdisciplinary team and perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as a member of the planning team under RN direction and act as a resource and role model for other staff.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.