Behavioral Health Technician
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Job Summary:- Assists the RN / healthcare team in implementation of the Patient Plan of Care as a member of a multidisciplinary team.- Provides patient care as directed by the RN.- Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient's sense of dignity and positive self-regard and uses the least restrictive approach to behavioral management.- Assists with admission and discharge of patients with the supervision of the RN.- Appropriately prioritizes patient care assignment (e.g., recognizes and responds appropriately to a crisis situation, and demonstrates understanding of a psychiatric emergency, and is able to maintain patient and unit safety).- Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, according to established standards (e.g., Problem-Intervention-Plan format for progress notes and accuracy in vital sign documentation).- Provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services, continuity of patient care, and focus on treatment plan goals.- Promotes learning for colleagues and self (e.g., assists in orientation of new staff).- Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors in accordance with the CBM Safety Rounds competency and unit requirements.- Identifies ethical issues in care and reports them to the RN and demonstrates ability to report suspected patient abuse/neglect according to hospital policy.- Reports to RN any changes in a patient's mental status (e.g., suicidal thoughts, psychotic symptoms) and/or physical status (e.g., pain level) in a timely manner.- Assists patient as needed in the following areas: dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, laundering clothes.- Consistently assesses the milieu and need for staff intervention to maintain patient and unit safety.- Is cognizant of the physical plant needs of the unit and reports to an RN any deficiencies or malfunctioning. Obtain supplies as directed.- Provides back-up to Admissions Coordinator and documents accurate information on intake form. Reviews admission with RN.- Manages patient meals on the unit and maintains a neat and clean kitchen and dining area. Addresses individual dietary needs of patients appropriately.- Is competent in utilizing unit-related biomedical equipment.Required Qualifications: High school graduate or GED. BCLS required.Preferred Qualifications: Experience or training in the mental health or medical field preferred.