What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician I position at Akron Children's?
Part-Time: 20 Hours Per Week
2nd Shift: 12pm - 7pm
Monday - Wednesday - Thursday
Department: IOP and Partial Hospitalization - Onsite
Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician I, under the direction and delegation of a Mental Health Therapist , supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, ages 12-18, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit.
Responsibilities
Technical Expertise
FTE: 0.500000
Status: Onsite
2nd Shift: 12pm - 7pm
Monday - Wednesday - Thursday
Department: IOP and Partial Hospitalization - Onsite
Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician I, under the direction and delegation of a Mental Health Therapist , supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, ages 12-18, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit.
Responsibilities
- Support the milieu of the environment, maintain safety, and support the implementation of ISP individualized plan of care.
- Provides supportive care and engagement according to Hospital Policy and procedure as delegated and as a team with our Mental Health Therapists.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
- Other duties as required:
Technical Expertise
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in computerized documentation is preferred.
- Experience in healthcare is preferred.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree for counseling, psychology, social work or related degree, or nursing preferred. Associate degree is preferred.
- Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
- Years of experience: 0 to 2 years' experience
- Years of experience supervising: None
FTE: 0.500000
Status: Onsite