Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) / Psych Tech

Starting at $18-$23 per Hour / Daily Pay, PRN Shifts!

Behavioral Health Technicians / Psych Techs, if you’re looking for career flexibility, we can help! At NurseCore we are passionate about connecting healthcare professionals and nurses with the medical positions that fit their lifestyle. We offer a variety of opportunities that allow you to set your schedule. As the national leader in medical staffing, we’ll find you the perfect career opportunity so you can concentrate on what you do best—helping people get better.

As a member of our healthcare team you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Friendly, Accessible Office Staff

Your dream job is waiting for you; join our team and we’ll help you find it! Apply Today!

As a Behavioral Health Technician / Psych Tech you will assist with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities occurring on the nursing unit by ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in a closely supervised inpatient psychiatric facility. You will receive guidance and direction from Lead Behavioral Health Technicians or other qualified supervisor(s) as designated by the facility.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains current knowledge of procedures, equipment, and supplies necessary for ensuring safe patient care in the facility.
• Charts observations according to facility policy and procedure and on assigned patient’s chart in legible, accurate, and appropriate format.
• Receives guidance and direction from Lead Behavioral Health Technicians or supervisor in a professional and receptive manner.
• Assists in admitting patients by performing contraband checks, safety checks, and orienting patient to the unit.
• Conducts Q 15 minute patient safety checks for each shift as assigned.
• Conducts 1:1 level of patient observation, as required and as assigned.
• Completes unit safety checks each shift per facility policy.
• Completes detailed and accurate documentation for patient belongings upon admission to discharge.
• Accompanies patients during transfers from one service level to another. Assists in the discharge of patients to include returning of contraband and personal items and completes required documentation.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment.
• Attends in-services and staff meetings then incorporates the information to improve patient care.
• Implements facility approved Non Violent Crisis Intervention as needed.
• Interacts with patients in a professional manner.
• Facilitates communication and cooperation among various facility departments involved in care of patients.
• Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting NurseCore values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
• Adheres to NurseCore organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
• Performs related duties assigned.

Qualifications: ­

• High school diploma
• 21 years of age or older
• 2 years of experience as a Psych Tech / Behavioral Health Tech within the last 3 years in a supervised setting
• Must have CPI Card
• Current CPR certification (live demonstration only)
• Proof of negative TB/PPD or Chest X-ray within the last 12 months
• Fingerprint Clearance card
• Must be willing to complete ADL'S

Who We are at NurseCore

NurseCore is more than an agency, we’re a family. We take great pride in the compassionate nature of our leadership team and the development opportunities offered to our nurses and caregivers. Our team works locally in each city and surrounding areas to make lasting partnerships with both facilities and caregivers that improve the lives of those within their communities. We would love for you to work with us and build a lasting relationship.

Why NurseCore?

Our health professionals are the heart of NurseCore. That’s why we are happy to offer you competitive pay, benefits , a mobile app for timesheets, and access to our elite 24/7 caregiver support staff .

NurseCore provides benefits including health insurance and immediate employment and income verification through Equifax.

Some agencies and mobile apps contract (1099) staff. We employ (W2) our health professionals providing them coverage under our liability insurance , employer-paid taxes , overtime , and holiday pay* . We aim to assure you the best working and PRN experience with the least amount of risk.

NurseCore is made exceptional by our commitment to founding principles of professional and compassionate nursing services and leadership. To keep to our promise of quality and professionalism, we require all our applicants consent to a background check, and drug screen.

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