BH Technician - Residential; On-Call

Position: BH Technician - Residential (On-Call)
Position Summary:

Overnight Eating Disorder Technician (Overnight ED Tech) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. Overnight ED Tech is responsible for contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. Overnight ED Tech responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, conducting routine safety observations, maintaining a safe and clean therapeutic environment, and supporting patients.

Essential Job Functions:

* Completes overnight checklist.

* Completes light household cleaning.

* Supports patient during admission processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program and milieu.

* Effectively and professionally communicates with families/loved ones, as appropriate.

* Completes relevant tasks within 24 hours of admission and accompanying notes in medical record.

* Assists and supports patients in day-to-day activities including, but not limited to waking routines, morning hygiene, nighttime routine, evening hygiene, bathroom observations, and safety overnight observations.

* Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members.

* Assists in the implementation of the comprehensive treatment plan in the milieu.

* Engages in brief "check ins" wherein patients are provided with support and guidance in using coping skills.

* Objectively and accurately documents patient progress on a daily basis.

* Assists with discharge process.

* Works during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients.

* Maintains an organized and safe environment.

* Completes all shift notes, rounds and other required documentation by the end of shift.

* Performs any other assigned and/or requested duties.

* Participates in overnight technician on-call rotation three to four weekends per year.

This is a on-call position.

Knowledge, Education, and

Experience:

* One year of experience in mental health treatment or a Bachelor's degree preferred

* Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing