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Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Full Time - Nights

Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee, the Behavioral Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care. Provides a clean, safe environment, maintains equipment and supplies. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Orients new patients to the unit
  • Records and processes patient belongings on admission and at discharge
  • Performs and records patient vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN on any changes
  • Monitors patient's compliance with pre and post procedure instructions under the supervision of a RN
  • Continuously observes patient behavior, mental status and activities. Notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
  • Maintains equipment and supplies
  • Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
  • Performs other duties as required

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • One-two years’ experience as a nursing assistant or as a mental health worker required
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English; both verbally and in writing

PREFERRED:

  • Crisis Prevention Intervention training preferred.
  • Additional languages preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • Current BLA certification

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 97298

Department PSYCHIATRIC UNIT

Shift Nights

Shift Hours Worked 12.50

FTE 0.9

Work Schedule CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union 2006 - UFCW

Pay Range $18 - $23 per hour

Salary : $18 - $23

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