Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Full Time - Nights
Mohawk Valley Health System · NY, US
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About the Role
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee, the Behavioral Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care, ensures a clean and safe environment, maintains equipment and supplies, and participates in performance improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Orients new patients to the unit
- Records and processes patient belongings on admission and at discharge
- Performs and records patient vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN on any changes
- Monitors patient's compliance with pre and post procedure instructions under the supervision of a RN
- Continuously observes patient behavior, mental status and activities. Notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
- Maintains equipment and supplies
- Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
- Performs other duties as required
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- One-two years’ experience as a nursing assistant or as a mental health worker required
- Ability to effectively communicate in English; both verbally and in writing
Skills
- Crisis Prevention Intervention training preferred
- Additional languages preferred
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- High school graduate or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $18 - $23 per hour
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
- Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.