Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

What We Offer

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Up to 16 days of PTO
• 6 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What You Will Do in This Role

• Responsible for observation and maintenance of safe milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, etc.
• Completes 15 minute checks, monitors for contraband, evaluates for change in condition, and provides line of sight or one on one care as directed.
• Adheres to tasks delegated by the RN related to the care of the patients including, but not limited to vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrates effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompanies patients to off unit activities, i.e. meals, outside breaks, off unit visits, out-of-building activities and appointments
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
• Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact
• Must be at least 21 years of age