Behavioral Health, Emergency Department

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct patient care for individuals with mental health disorders and chemical dependency. The role supports safety and therapeutic milieu within the unit and may include ED technician duties during shifts.

The position requires an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field and either 1 year of related experience or 3 years in psychiatric settings, plus valid BLS certification. Weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Must have Associates or Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health-related field and either 1 year of experience in behavioral health or 3 years in psychiatric clinical care.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Preferred: patient care experience in a hospital or inpatient mental health facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders and those who are chemically dependent to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Contribute to maintaining the therapeutic milieu and assist with patient comfort and safety.
• May perform duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders as well as chemically dependent patients to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients. Carries out a variety of patient care activities which support the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu, and which meet the patient's needs for comfort and safety. May also perform the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other behavioral health related fields, with one (1) year of experience in the behavioral health field setting, OR three (3) years of experience in psychiatric settings in a clinical/direct patient care job.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

• Patient care experience in a hospital or inpatient mental health facility

Work Hours:

7p-7a

Weekend Requirements:

Yes