Behavioral and Mental Health Tech

3 weeks ago

Des Moines IA United States UnityPoint Health Full time

Overview

Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and assists patients with daily living activities. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens. Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education and staff meetings.

Why UnityPoint Health?

* Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
* Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
* Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
* Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities

Patient Care:

* Provides empathetic interactions with patients
* Responsible for creating a calm environment may deescalate situation that arise.
* Assist patients in attending and participating in therapeutic activities
* Conduct patient observations in accordance with physician orders and regulatory requirements
* Report observations to your supervisor and/or other treatment providers
* May take vital signs and routine specimens
* Respond to safety codes
* May train new staff
* 1:1 patient companion

Collaboration and coordination

* Participate in all required trainings and educational activities
* Participate in department level meetings and huddles
* Be responsive to email

Documentation and Administrative Functions

* Maintains accurate, concise, and current documentation

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

* Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
* Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
* Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
* Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
* Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
* Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

HS diploma-GED

Experience:

1 year experience with working with individuals with mental health conditions or disabilities preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

May be required to obtain BLS within six months of hire for certain sites.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

* Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
* FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8;
* Department: Inpt Adult MH- Luth;
* Shift: Day/Evening combo 7a-3:30p and 3p-11:30p, every other weekend/holiday, 32 hours/week. Nights 11p-7a every other weekend, alternating holidays, 24 hours/week;
* Job ID: 147031;

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