Behavioral Health Tech
Core
Direct patient care and behavioral management on a psychiatric unit under clinical supervision.
Role type
Behavioral Health Technician (IC)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe therapeutic environments
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient safety, crisis de-escalation, patient care, accurate documentation, group facilitation, physical patient transfer
Preferred skills
CNA or EMT certification, experience with psychiatric or chemically dependent patients
Technologies
Patient monitoring equipment, medical supplies
Responsibilities
Assist patients with daily living tasks and vital signs monitoring; maintain a safe environment and manage patient behavior including crisis situations; facilitate psycho-educational and skills groups; document care procedures and observations; perform housekeeping and supply stocking; report changes in patient condition to clinical staff.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC