Behavioral Health Technician
Job Summary
Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high-quality comprehensive patient care.
Displays respect for patients’ integrity, patient information and patient rights.
Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care.
Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.
Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner.
Maintains the cleanliness of the unit.
Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff.
Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries.
Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation.
Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
Aids in maintaining patients’ activities of daily living.
Demonstrate ability to maintain a safe environment.
Documentation of observations and baseline measurements in the medical record.
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Benefits
HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.