Behavioral Health Tech - Inpatient Psychiatry Waltham - 24 or 20 hrs

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.