Behavioral Health Technician

EHS Overview

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths. St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission’s Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health.

The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)

Shift: Days

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay: $30.36 - $31.85 per hour

The Behavioral Health Technician (B.H.T.) is assigned to work within the Behavioral Health Departments. The responsibilities include providing patient care under the direction of the RN that is trauma informed and patient centered, this includes individual interactions and group facilitation. BHT's are to be skilled in the use of verbal de-escalation techniques with a vulnerable population. BHT's are responsible for patient and visitor searches.

The BHT is a member of the unit treatment team and is expected to work collaboratively with the other disciplines on the unit to promote a culture of safety and treatment excellence.

• Associates Degree in Social Services or a health related area or 60 college credits required.
• At least 6 months experience in Nursing or Behavioral Health or Customer Service experience required.
• Current certification in Hear Saver/CPR BLS according to the American Heart Association Standards required.
• Completion of training in Preventing & Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) required.