Behavioral Health Tech Helen DeVos
Core
Provide direct observation and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for pediatric patients requiring behavioral health support.
Role type
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Builds
Safe and therapeutic patient care environment
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatric Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Verbal de-escalation, Situational awareness, Direct patient observation, Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred skills
Psychiatric unit experience, Nursing Technician skills
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Monitor patients requiring direct observation, Collaborate with nurses and medical teams to implement behavioral plans, Provide supportive care and de-escalation, Perform limited scope nursing tasks and ADLs