Behavioral Health Tech - Partial Year (Full Time, Day shift)

Job Summary

Responsible for providing patients with daily living activities.

Maintains the environment to ensure the safety of staff, patients, families, and visitors.



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*Partial year role, working September until June and off from June until September.



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Job Specific Duties


* Applies collaborative problem solving approach with daily and routine interaction with patients. 


* Assists patients with activities of daily living, personal care, & comfort measures.

Assist with certain behavioral interventions and test/procedures under the direction and supervision of RN. 


* Assists RN with patient intake/admission paperwork. 


* Documents significant occurrences, observed behaviors, I &O (if ordered), and observation findings in patient charts and reports to RN. 


* Communicates patient’s behavior to team.

Reports any significant changes in patient condition or behavior to RN. 


* Conducts group sessions with a preset agenda and format.

Actively reassess safety and precautions with patients in relevant groups. 


* Employs therapeutic sensitivity and skills in managing inappropriate patient behavior, difficult people, and complex situations. 


* Completes documentation and reports accurately and thoroughly on a timely basis (includes patient teaching, 15 min observations, outdoor activities, groups, etc.) 


* Performs clerical duties related to support of unit activities as assigned and assists with obtaining weights, vital signs, logging patient belongings, and specimen collection. 


* Evaluates patients' responses to implementation of treatment plan. 


* Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner to improve social skills aligned with their treatment goals while maintaining a safe & therapeutic milieu by monitoring compliance with program rules. 


* Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment for patients, staff, and visitors. 


* Plans and implements therapeutic patient activities, as well as, assists RNs and therapists in completion of treatment plans. 


* Provides appropriate individualized de-escalation techniques. 


* Reports patient/family complaints and/or allegations of abuse/neglect by staff to nurse and  Leaders. 


* Provides continuous supervision and observation of patient activities. 


* Greets and welcomes patients, families, and visitors.

Communicates information regarding services and delivers excellent and timely service and support. 


* Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI). 

Minimum Job Requirements


* Successully complete CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) prior to Orientation in the Psychiatry department (within 7 days of hire)- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


* American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


* Level II Background Check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character


* Complete the basic hours of orientation plus 12 hours of in-service training during first year of service

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* High school education or equivalent preferred


* Prior experience working with children and/or adolescents preferred


* Hospital experience as a Care Assistant with appropriate training in Psychiatry department will be considered.


* Flexibility in changing situations.


* Communicates in a clear and professional fashion.


* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.


* Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.


* Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.


* Ability to problem solve.

 

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