Behavioral Health Technician PRN

Hourly wage range: $17.86 - $24.12. Factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity may influence the actual salary offered.

About the role

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to behavioral health nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the BHT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the BHT’s skills/training and the needs of the department, while maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The BHT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of multidisciplinary/nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.
• Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence; reports observations to the RN/Team Leader.
• Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.
• Performs 15-minute rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests; anticipates patient needs and resolves them proactively.
• Performs clerical work as needed, including assembling and maintaining charts, filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying messages.
• Monitors unit and individual patient rooms to assess for potential ligature/safety risks, contraband, and any environmental concerns.
• Supports a restraint-free environment using preventative measures and de-escalation skills/techniques.
• Plans, leads, or co-leads groups and activities with patients and documents observations in medical records.
• Participates in data collection, monitors quality of care, and seeks opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in Behavioral Health or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 90 days of employment.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification within 30 days of employment.

Benefits

StoneSprings Hospital Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs may 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.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.