Behavioral Health Tech - Inpatient Psychiatry Waltham - 24 or 20 hrs
Posted 5 days ago
Waltham, MA · Onsite
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.
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