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Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Full Time - Nights

Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Full Time - Nights

mohawk valley health systemUtica, NY

17 days ago

$18 - $23 per hour

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Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Full Time - NightsUnder the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee, the Behavioral Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care. Provides a clean, safe environment, maintains equipment and supplies. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Core Job 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 RNContinuously 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
  • Education/Experience Requirements:
REQUIRED: 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 writingPREFERRED:Crisis Prevention Intervention training preferred Additional languages preferred Licensure/Certification Requirements:
REQUIRED: Current BLA certification
Disclaimer: 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.
Job Details: Req Id 98402
Department: PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Shift: NightsShift Hours Worked: 12.50FTE: 0.9Work Schedule: CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HREmployee Status: A1 - Full-Time
Union: 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range: $18 - $23 per hour
Nearest Major Market: Utica

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Junior

Salary

$18 - $23 per hour

Location

Utica, NY

Occupation

Psychiatric Technicians

Industry

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

Posted

17 days ago

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