Behavioral Health Technician

• Collects data (i.e., vital signs, weights, I&O) for initial, shift and ongoing assessment of each patient as delegated by the RN per Department/Unit standards
• Completes patient safety rounds and contraband checks
• Demonstrates effective problem solving skills and recommends ideas for change/improvement within the framework of unit, department, and hospital standards and goals/outcomes
• Facilitates or co-facilitates patient goals and exercise groups, and other groups as assigned
• Recognizes and reports to the RN any patient safety concerns or changes in patient behaviors
• Recognizes care activities/procedures which need to be shared among disciplines to maximize patient-centered, efficient care
• Understands General Safety/Falls Prevention Program (A-B-C-D risks and interventions)
• Utilizes department/unit standards when providing care
• Utilizes unit and department techniques and protocols/standards
• Supervises patients always, ensures the meeting of patient’s basic needs
• Provide needed supports to improve treatment outcomes
• Models positive behavior and effective problem solving techniques
• Assists with structured group activities
• Completes required documentation, forms and reports per policy
• Responsible for keeping the unit safe, clean and orderly
• May assist in laundry of patient clothing as needed and directed
• Provides crisis intervention and initiates emergency response plan, when necessary
• Attends staff meeting as directed
• Attends and completes all required in-service training and coursework on an annual basis per hospital requirements
• Monitors patient phone calls and visitations as required
• Review patient case histories and become familiar with patient treatment plan goals
• Become familiar with the Employee Manual, Operations Manual and organizational policies and procedures
• Be able to perform CPR and basic elements as required utilizing CPI skills
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

• High School Graduate or GED
• One to three months related experience and/or training
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days
• Fluent English - Ability to speak and understand English
• Proficient computer skills

1 or more years of previous acute care psychiatric experience or 2 years of formal education in psychology, counseling, nursing student, or student in related field