Behavior Health Tech

Functions of Position:

 Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.

 Provides for patient privacy at all times.

 Assists in admissions, transfers, and discharges. Collects and documents patient admission data correctly. Secures disposition of patient belongings.

 Competently performs core and unit specific clinical skills.

 Knowledgeable of proper and safe use of patient care equipment.

 Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions.

 Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

 Ability to communicate and interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.

 Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

 Ability to observe, assess, and record vital signs, symptoms, reactions, and progress.

 Ability to provide therapeutic patient care to mentally, emotionally, and/or developmentally disabled individuals.

 Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

 Ability to assess and provide for the day-to-day needs of mentally, emotionally and/or developmentally disabled patients.

 Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.

 Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records/charts.

 Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.

 Aid in basic patient care such as eating, bathing, dressing and teaching and encouraging basic hygiene and other daily living skills while observing patient progress to identify the need f or additional services or changes in current treatment.

 Provide behavioral health emergency assistance, such as verbal de-escalation, seclusion or patient restraint as well as recognize and report homicidal or suicidal comments or behaviors.

Qualifications:

 BLS training, SECURE training

 Previous Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant experience required.

Working Conditions:

 Will work in close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is possible exposure to violent behavior from patients and/or infectious diseases as a part of their daily duties.