Acute Behavioral Health Technician — Patient Care & Safety

Highland Hospital; Charleston (WV); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Highland Hospital in Charleston, WV seeks a Behavioral Health Technician - Acute to work under a licensed nurse as part of the treatment team. You will monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, and respond in crises to support safety and treatment goals.

Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, documenting in patient records, applying de-escalation techniques, and coordinating transport or discharge planning with the team. Onsite position.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience with the specific patient population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and ensure patient safety in a structured environment under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, meals, etc.).
• Record vital signs accurately and document significant observations in patient records.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and assist with seclusion/restraints when necessary.
• Coordinate transportation and assist with discharge planning as required.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Highland Hospital in Charleston, WV seeks a Behavioral Health Technician - Acute to work under a licensed nurse as part of the treatment team. You will monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, and respond in crises to support safety and treatment goals.

Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, documenting in patient records, applying de-escalation techniques, and coordinating transport or discharge planning with the team. Onsite position.