Behavioral Health Counselor - Inpatient Psychiatry Boston - 32 hours

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to ensure patient safety and support routine activities. The role involves monitoring patient behavior, documenting care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in behavioral health settings and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a behavioral health or educational setting required.
• 1-2 years as a Behavioral Health Tech at BCH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and maintaining patient safety according to established procedures.
• Supporting patients with routine activities such as bathing and dressing.
• Documenting medical data and care in patient records.

Skills

Patient Safety

Behavior Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and maintaining patient safety according to established procedures and protocols.
• Ensuring a safe environment by checking items brought into the unit, assisting the Registered Nurse in managing stimulation levels, conducting environmental and patient checks, and reporting risks.
• Supporting patients with routine activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Identifying and reporting unsafe behavioral changes, providing respectful redirection, and setting limits as needed.
• Providing therapeutic care using established behavior management protocols to meet treatment goals.
• Assisting in organizing and conducting group programs and activities.
• Developing supportive relationships with patients and families, identifying their needs, and incorporating this into care plans.
• Recording patient data such as vital signs, intake, and output, and collecting specimens as per procedures.
• Documenting medical data and care in patient records according to standards.
• Participating as part of a multidisciplinary team for assigned patients.
• Assisting in planning and implementing treatment plans, and communicating patient status and observations.
• Engaging in patient care rounds and team meetings.
• Maintaining current knowledge of occupational practices through professional development activities.

Schedule:

Working 32 hours/week, with day/evening rotations, occasional nights, every other weekend, and rotating holidays.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at start date.
• De-escalation training (Crisis Prevention Institute or equivalent).
• De-escalation training within one month of hire for new hires at this level.
• Experience in a behavioral health or educational setting required; pediatric experience preferred.
• Internal: 1-2 years as a Behavioral Health Tech at BCH.
• External: 1-2 years as a Behavioral Health or similar role in a comparable setting.