Behavioral Health Tech II
Core
Provide constant safety observations, de-escalation, and direct patient care in an acute crisis unit for at-risk patients.
Role type
Behavioral Health Technician
Builds
Safe patient care environment and documentation supporting patient safety
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation techniques, Vital signs monitoring, Patient documentation, Direct observation, ADL assistance, Emergency response
Preferred skills
Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Mental Health Technician (CMHT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Responsibilities
Maintain documentation of patient mood and vital statistics, Recognize and report early signs of escalation, Respond safely to dangerous behavior, Apply evidence-based de-escalation strategies, Complete delegated patient care tasks, Assist with patient admission and discharge