Behavioral Technician

Franciscan Health provides a valuable role, dedicated to meeting the psychosocial needs of hospitalized psychiatric and chemically-dependent patients, and their families: The Behavioral Technician. The Behavioral Technician provides direct patient care, and assists other credentialed behavioral healthcare professionals in conducting assessment for mental health and substance use issues. This position, also, participates in the administration of treatment plans and maintains a therapeutic milieu, to assure the safety and well-being of patients. This position observes patients for changes in behavior, monitors activities of patients, motivates patients to participate in activities, and guides and advises patients in their personal adjustment.

WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Monitor and adhere to patient/resident treatment plans in the delivery of care, including daily routines, programs, etc., and record behaviors related to harm of patient or others.
• Monitor and assess changes in the tone and quality of the therapeutic milieu, and address potential concerns that threaten patients' optimal safety, healing, and supportive environment.
• De-escalate situations involving agitated or aggressive patients or caregivers to prevent behavioral-based safety hazards using established principles in de-escalation, including potential application of physical restraints.
• Document patient care information, and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records, in accordance with policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred 1 year Soci

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.