Behavioral Health Care Support Technician

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Regular, full-time professional to support patient care within the GeroPsych unit. This role emphasizes safety, therapeutic engagement, and daily living assistance at the 601 Elmwood Ave location in Rochester, NY.

Rotating shifts with 40 hours per week, the position requires a high school diploma and related nursing or psychiatric training. Compensation ranges hourly and reflects experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 1 year of experience related to patient care or psychiatric training preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining patient and staff safety by monitoring patient and assisting delegated nursing care.
• Incorporates therapeutic and diversionary interventions to maintain patient safety, refocus the patient, and promote healthy behaviors as needed.
• Assists patients with ambulation, hygiene, nutrition, linen changes, and other activities of daily living.
• Identifies potential risks and early signs of escalating patient behaviors, such as agitation, confusion, and anxiety.
• Keeps patient and staff safety at the forefront, engaging the patient in reduction techniques to maintain safety.
• Incorporates problem solving and critical thinking skills to help implement behavioral interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma

Nursing or psychiatric training preferred

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Regular, full-time professional to support patient care within the GeroPsych unit. This role emphasizes safety, therapeutic engagement, and daily living assistance at the 601 Elmwood Ave location in Rochester, NY.

Rotating shifts with 40 hours per week, the position requires a high school diploma and related nursing or psychiatric training. Compensation ranges hourly and reflects experience and internal equity.