Behavioral Health Care Specialist

6 days ago

Hartford, Connecticut, United States Connecticut Children's Full time
Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician plays a vital role in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of patients, families, and staff in the Emergency Department. This position is responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in collecting data during the intake/admission process for behavioral/psychiatric patients. The Behavioral Health Technician must maintain a safe and therapeutic environment while adhering to departmental and hospital policies.

Responsibilities
  • Assists the Registered Nurse in collecting data during the intake/admission process for behavioral/psychiatric patients.
  • Completes an inventory of personal items and wands patients/belongings upon arrival.
  • Communicates observations of the environment and patient indicators that a patient is escalating or at increased risk for agitation/aggression or harm to self.
  • Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment while adhering to departmental and hospital policies.
  • Supports visitation guidelines and policies as established by department and hospital.
  • May be assigned to the role of intermittent/roving patient care partner as determined by the primary RN assigned to care area and the shift charge RN.
  • Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (bathing, dietary, escorting patient off unit, etc.).
  • Completes patient documentation as appropriate.
  • Obtains vital signs/weights as delegated by Registered Nurse.
  • Helps in application and removal of physical restraints when directed to apply by the attending medical provider or primary nurse.
  • Collaborates as a member of the care team to contribute to the safe level of observations, contribute to the development and implementation of an individualized care plan, and hold patients accountable for limits and boundaries as developed by the team.
  • Assists with procedural holds as directed by MD, Provider, and/or RN.
  • Obtains and tests specimens (e.g., blood glucose, urine, pharyngeal swabs, etc.; 1 and 2 step point of care tests).
  • Performs EKGs.

Requirements
  • Education Required: High School diploma or GED required.
  • Experience Required: Minimum of one year (1) experience in pediatric emergency department or psychiatric/behavioral health unit.
  • BLS CPR for Healthcare provider, required upon hire and maintained current at all times.
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CNI) certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained current at all times.

About Us
Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families, and team members. At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion.

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