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Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time - Nights - Jackson
GENERAL SUMMARY
Part Time Benefits Eligible
7:00pm - 7:30am
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, the Behavioral Health Technician performs a variety of direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or for mentally ill and imbalanced patients. The Behavioral Health Tech also provides positive interactions and safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing and notifies manager of any significant patient care issues.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field
If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired)
- Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support
- Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care
- Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED
- Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation
- Maintain active BLS certification
- Must complete WELL