What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead BHT (Full-Time) position at Quail Run Behavioral Health?
Responsibilities
We are looking for Lead BHT to join our team!
Position Summary
The Behavioral Heath Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescents through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. The Lead Behavioral Tech is the point person for the RN regarding any BHT issues that occur during the shift. The Lead Behavioral Health Technician ensures all assigned tasks are completed on the floor, provide guidance/direction to BHT’s and function as Preceptor for new Behavioral Health Technicians. Successful completion of Handle with Care including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
We are looking for Lead BHT to join our team!
Position Summary
The Behavioral Heath Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescents through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. The Lead Behavioral Tech is the point person for the RN regarding any BHT issues that occur during the shift. The Lead Behavioral Health Technician ensures all assigned tasks are completed on the floor, provide guidance/direction to BHT’s and function as Preceptor for new Behavioral Health Technicians. Successful completion of Handle with Care including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED as well as a preferred combination of behavioral health education and work experience totaling 4 years; or an Associate degree plus preferred two years or work experience in healthcare; Bachelor’s degree with preferred one-year related healthcare experience or a bachelor’s degree in social services or related field.
- May work flexible hours and float to different units depending on the needs of the hospital. Other education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Must have or be able to obtain level one fingerprint clearance card.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.