Behavioral Health Technician

Opportunity Description Immediate need Mental Health Therapy Aides for a Pediatric Biobehavioral Unit.




Job Duties

• Take and record vital signs
• Complete patient admission documentation, assist with appropriate physical examination of patients, collect specimens
• Monitor patient intake/output, transport patients, orient new patients to unit regulations and daily routine
• Assist patient in the completion of hygiene needs
• Develop therapeutic relationships under nursing supervision and interact therapeutically with patients during activities
• Intervene on behalf of the patient during crisis situations
• Aply clinical and psychological interventions based on age appropriateness and developmental stage, perform safety checks on assigned shift.

Experience & Skills Required

• Current Certification in CPR.
• Minimum of 2 year of experience preferred, 1 year required.
• Prior experience in an inpatient setting preferred.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skill.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.