Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Behavioral Health Technician

    The Behavioral Health Technician will be responsible for providing essential support to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs in a dynamic healthcare environment.

    Job Description

    • Providing one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
    • Closely monitoring and maintaining the safety of patients. Observing behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
    • In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducting environmental checks and helping identify risk factors.
    • Aiding with the implementation of safety measures, such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches, as warranted.
    • Responding to and assisting with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress.
    • Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, preventing elopement and calling for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement.
    • Identifying patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizing non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
    • Actively monitoring patients and the environment with particular attention to safety concerns.
    • May perform vital signs and assist with Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse.
    • Completing patient care documentation and administrative duties.
    • Under the direction of Registered Nurse, may assist practitioners performing medical procedures.
    • Schedule is 8-hour shifts, day/evening rotation, occasional nights, every other weekend, and rotating holidays, 24 hours.

    Requirements

    • High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree preferred.
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) within three months of hire.
    • De-escalation training within six months of hire.
    • Six months of practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting preferred.

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules.
    • Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance.
    • Child care and student loan subsidies.
    • Generous levels of time off.
    • 403(b) Retirement Savings plan and Pension.
    • Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement.
    • Cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.

    Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.