Behavioral Health Technician I
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician I to join our team at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron. As a key member of our behavioral health unit, you will play a vital role in supporting the care and treatment of children and adolescents admitted to our inpatient unit or emergency department.
Responsibilities- Collect and contribute to the assessment, planning, intervening, and evaluation of individualized care and plan of care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients served, regardless of age.
- Provide direct care to patients according to hospital policy and procedure, as delegated, and as a team with licensed RNs.
- Assist the nurse and other direct care staff in the provision of physical care and clinical intervention as assessed by client needs.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively.
- Plan and participate in educational, social, and recreational activities for individuals and groups of patients in accordance with treatment plan goals.
- Document in the medical record according to established policies.
- Encourage patients to perform or assist them in the performance of activities of daily living.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Care for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the treatment team and charge nurse regarding observations of patients' medical and behavioral symptoms and the care provided.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
- Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
- Take initiative to ensure that unit environment is maintained.
- Provide instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
- May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity.
- Conduct proactive safety rounds throughout the units, monitoring the milieu.
- Conduct Environmental Safety Rounds each shift and document/report any unsafe conditions as well as any security violations.
- Monitor visiting hour activity, assuring no visiting takes place in patient rooms, no contraband is passed off by visitors to patients, and milieu remains calm.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree for counseling, psychology, social work, or related degree, or nursing is preferred.
- Associate degree is preferred.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
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