Behavioral Health Safety Technician - Adolescent BH

Responsibilities

• Counsels and documents patient observations at specified intervals.
• Monitors patients using surveillance equipment continuously.
• Performs routine environmental safety inspections.
• Documents and reports any safety or security issues immediately.
• Engages patients in therapeutic communication and provides 1:1 and group interventions.
• Aids patients in adhering to the unit’s schedule and expectations.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Serves as a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) as needed.
• Communicates patient behavior, interactions, and physical condition to nursing staff.
• Facilitates hand-off communications between staff members.
• Applies principles of de-escalation and assists with restrictive interventions.

Qualifications

• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Has effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Has interpersonal skills suitable for an inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Has one to two years of related experience in psychiatry or a related human service field.
• Preferred to have one to two years of Behavioral Health Tech experience.
• Will be required to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Intervention certifications.
• Must hold Level 1 American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) Certification.