Behavioral Health Technician

About the role

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join their team. The position requires 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.

Shift

Day Shift with rotating holidays and weekends. Hours: 7A-730P EOW

Requirements

• Experience: 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certification: CNA preferred. BLS, preferred.

Skills

Assumes personal responsibility for maintaining professional development such as BLS and CPI. Observes and monitors patient's status according to patient monitoring standards, policies and procedures. Provides verbal and written input to nursing staff via ongoing reporting and end of shift report. Demonstrates proficiency and skill in providing care to patients; orienting to unit, transport; de-escalation; teaching of coping skills, conflict resolution, problem solving skills; assistance with activities of daily living; admission & discharge procedures, response to codes; use of CPI techniques and Life Coaching skills. Demonstrates effective on-going observations and evaluation of patient/family response to the interventions; reports changes in condition to the nurse assigned. Demonstrates the ability to co-lead patient psycho-educational groups on the unit as well as provide care in a manner that is consistent with the Master Treatment Plan. Takes initiative to ensure that active treatment is occurring on the unit as scheduled and encourages all patients to participate in unit groups and programming. Provide timely and accurate information on patient's behaviors and progress to the interdisciplinary team. Serves in a Supervisory or Lead role, as requested. Conduct individual Life Coaching, Psychoeducation and Supportive Counseling to assigned patients and in accordance with Master Treatment Plan goals. Provide leadership and/or co-leadership of group therapy sessions related to: leisure skills, life skills and psychoeducation. Lead and/or actively participate in the management of acute behavioral episodes using approved de-escalation techniques, such as CPI.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.