Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry -Boston - 32 hours
DepartmentPatient Services-NursingAutoReqId80168BRStatusPart-TimeStandard Hours per Week32Job Posting CategoryNursingJob Posting DescriptionThe Behavioral Health Technician will be responsible for:
- Providing one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
- Closely monitoring and maintaining the safety of patients. Observing behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
- In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducting environmental checks and helps identifies risk factors.
- Aiding with the implementation of safety measures, such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches, as warranted.
- Responding to and assisting with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress.
- Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, prevents elopement and calls for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement.
- Identifying patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
- Actively monitoring patients and the environment with particular attention to safety concerns.
- May perform vital signs and assist with Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Completing patient care documentation and administrative duties
- Under the direction of Registered Nurse, may assist practitioners performing medical procedures.
- Working 32 hours, day/evening rotations, occasional nights, every other weekend and rotating holidays, 8 hour shifts.
- High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree preferred
- BLS (Basic Life Support) within three months of hire
- Welle De-escalation training within six months of hire
- Six months of practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting preferred