BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Department: INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC UNIT

Job Details

Req Id    86439
Department    INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Shift Evenings
Shift Hours Worked    7.50
FTE    0.8
Work Schedule    GENERAL UNION 05
Employee Status    A2 - Regular 60 Hours
Union 05 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee, the Behavioral Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care. Provides a clean, safe environment, maintains equipment and supplies. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities

Core Job Responsibilities

Orients new patients to the unit
Records and processes patient belongings on admission and at discharge
Performs and records patient vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN on any changes
Monitors patient's compliance with pre and post procedure instructions under the supervision of a RN
Continuously observes patient behavior, mental status and activities. Notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Maintains equipment and supplies
Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Performs other duties as required

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

High school graduate or equivalent
One-two years’ experience as a nursing assistant or as a mental health worker required
Current BLA certification
Ability to effectively communicate in English; both verbally and in writing

PREFERRED:

Crisis Prevention Intervention training preferred.
Additional languages preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.