Behavioral Health Technician

About the role

In the Senior Care unit, provide support to the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the registered nurse by ensuring scheduled programs are delivered, supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating patients and guests with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one-on-one supervision as needed.
• Perform delegated tasks such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off-unit visits, and appointments.
• Report all medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift to ensure a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or cofacilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols.
• Orient new staff members to the unit, document in the medical record according to policy, provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team, comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. Handle with Care within six months of hire. Behavioral Health experience preferred. Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred. Certifications: CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire. License: CNA is preferred.

Qualifications

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job posting.

Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

PRN shift