Ada - Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time/Nights
Core
Provide direct patient care and support in a behavioral health setting under nurse supervision, focusing on safety, daily living activities, and therapeutic engagement.
Role type
Behavioral Health Technician (IC)
Builds
Patient care services and therapeutic support programs
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care, de-escalation, vital signs monitoring, ADL assistance, documentation, crisis intervention, safety planning, therapeutic communication
Preferred skills
Nurse Assistant training, Behavioral Health experience, Psychiatric Care experience, Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience, Patient Care Technician experience
Responsibilities
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), nutrition, ambulation, and hygiene; Monitor patient behaviors and vital signs; Lead or co-lead group activities and community meetings; Document patient observations in EMR; Assist during crisis situations using de-escalation techniques; Perform clerical and operational duties including answering phones and maintaining supplies.