Behavioral Health Tech

About the role

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities — that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. The organization has earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of safe, quality patient care as delegated by the Nurse Manager.
• Greet patients upon admission to the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Provide patient unit orientation, including the standard daily activity schedule and setting behavior expectations during the patient’s stay.
• Lead group sessions to develop patient relationships, including daily goal setting and follow-up to track accomplishments.
• Establish rapport and trust with patients and offer interventions if situations escalate.
• Assist with patient personal care and perform health monitoring activities as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• More than 2 years' experience in a related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training.

Preferred training: Medical terminology, CNA, or previous Behavioral Health experience.

Schedule

• 1st shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM).
• Part-time, 8 hours per week with the option to work additional hours.
• Every other weekend.
• Rotating holidays.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.