What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time - Days - Detroit position at Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital?
Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time - Days - Detroit
General Summary:
Full Time Benefits Eligible
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct behavioral health patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions
- Observes and records patient behavior and activities
- Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted
- Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred
- Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience
- OR Associate's degree/Technical degree
- OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
- Department: HFSJH Psychiatric Nursing Unit
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable