Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Full Time - Nights

Posted 19 days ago

mohawk valley health systemUtica (NY)

Psychiatric Technicians Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

SENIORITY

Junior

SALARY

$18 - $23 per hour

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About the role

Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Full Time - NightsUnder 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 RNContinuously 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 writingPREFERRED: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 98402

Department: PSYCHIATRIC UNIT

Shift: NightsShift Hours Worked: 12.50FTE: 0.9Work Schedule: CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HREmployee Status: A1 - Full-Time

Union: 2006 - UFCW

Pay Range: $18 - $23 per hour

Nearest Major Market: Utica

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