Behavioral Health Technician

1 week ago

Philadelphia, United States Jefferson Health Full time
Assists My Sister's Place in delivering care, observing patient behaviors, providing daily community meetings and assisting in various procedures. Works closely with the BSW, Residential Operations Supervisor and transdisciplinary team and reports any changes in patient's mood or behavior in a timely fashion. When necessary assists the BSW and MSP staff with pre-admission screening calls from referral sources. Also provides information about the program to callers. Serves as a 24 hour essential employee providing direct care to residents. Supports residents in achieving their treatment plan goals including but not limited to learning and executing daily living skills, parenting, dietary, and recovery goals. Patient population is pregnant and parenting women, and their children (0-6 years old), receiving care for substance use disorders.

Essential Functions:
  • Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
  • Ensures patient safety by observing and redirecting patient behaviors and completing scheduled rounding.
  • Utilizes verbal de-escalation skills in response to observed patient behaviors, and follows established protocols for safe and effective management of same.
  • Leads or assists with group activities such as community meeting, recreational groups and other unit activities, including meal prep Assists residents with learning and practicing daily living skills including assigned chores.
  • Monitor self-administered medications in absence of nursing staff.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and other customers in written form, telephone conversations, and other verbal interactions.
  • Assists patients with completion of activities of daily living, and encourages independent completion of these activities when possible.
  • Completes required documentation accurately and efficiently, in accordance with MSP policy and department guidelines.

***POSITION SHIFT: 3:30PM - 11:30PM ***

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required; Bachelor's degree preferred (12+ college credits in humanities or social services required for Philadelphia work locations).

AND

Experience:

1 year of related experience preferred

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:
  • CPR Certified
  • Valid current driver's license required with a good driving history

Conditions of Employment

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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