Behavioral Health Technician - Mercy STL - Full Time - Days
Core
Assist registered nurses in providing direct patient care and therapeutic support in a behavioral health setting to achieve patients' highest level of physical and mental wellness.
Role type
Behavioral Health Technician (Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe therapeutic environments
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care (ADLs, hygiene, mobility), Vital signs monitoring, De-escalation techniques, Incident reporting, EMR documentation, Team collaboration
Preferred skills
Behavioral health experience, Psychiatric care experience, Direct support professional experience
Technologies
Vital signs monitors, EKG machines, Bladder scanners, Glucose monitoring devices
Responsibilities
Assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs and patient condition, lead or co-lead group activities, conduct safety rounds, respond to behavioral escalations, document patient status in EMR, assist with patient admissions and discharges
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC