Behavioral Health Technician

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
• Applies knowledge of group dynamics in participating in therapeutic groups and maintaining the milieu.
• Maintains a constant state of alertness and ensures patient safety through monitoring, environmental checks, and rounds.

Education and Experience

No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to communicate.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and alarms.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for near and far distances, identifying colors, and judging distances.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

Professional License and/or Certifications

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Location

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

1201020002 BHS - Adol WZ

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Payment Options
• Upfront Tuition Coverage

Company Information

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.