Technician Behavioral Health

Overview

SUMMARY

As a Behavioral Health Tech I, your ability to anticipate needs, communicate effectively and demonstrated compassion greatly assists in the successful treatment and rehabilitation of all patients.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Jerome Center

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health

SCHEDULE: Varies

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Patient Care: Provide direct care and clinical services to patient on an individual basis, including activities such as daily living, social and psychiatric rehabilitation as directed by the RN; communicate with patient effectively and ensure they have access to required services; inform RN of any patient changes
• General Assistance: Perform general cleaning and upkeep in department including cleaning patient rooms and equipment, stock required supplies and check equipment in treatment rooms; assist with setup, procedures and evaluation
• Documentation: Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation of patient’s response to treatment

• Associates in Human Services or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred. Bachelor s degree in Psychology, Sociology or Human Services preferred.
• 1-3 years of healthcare experience in related field preferred

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PAY RANGE: $17.85 - $20.00