Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
Core
Provide direct patient care and maintain a safe, supportive environment for adult psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting.
Role type
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Builds
Therapeutic milieu and patient care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care, milieu management, vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, patient transportation, documentation, confidentiality, restraint/seclusion procedures, cultural competency
Preferred skills
Two years experience in field or related area, BLS certification
Technologies
Basic MS Office suite
Responsibilities
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; obtain vital signs and collect lab specimens; transport patients and medical items; monitor patient status and report abnormalities; ensure confidentiality and compliance with patient rights regulations; assist with therapeutic group sessions under RN direction.