Behavioral Health Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, FL seeks a Behavioral Health Tech to assist the RN or LPN in patient care, ensuring safety and supporting the treatment plan. The role focuses on maintaining a therapeutic environment and patient comfort while following hospital policies.

The position is nights, full-time, with a sign-on bonus up to $2,000 paid over 24 months. Strong interpersonal skills and healthcare experience are valued.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• PREFERRED: BA/BS in psychology or related degree.
• EXPERIENCE: MINIMUM: Prior experience in behavioral healthcare setting.
• PREFERRED: Two (2) years of behavioral health experience with adult/psychiatric/substance abuse inpatients
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION: American Heart Association BLS certification; CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute); Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Certification course within 90 days of hire and maintained annually
• OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: None

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN or LPN in patient care.
• Ensures patient and family safety while providing support and comfort.
• Helps create and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Works in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care support

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BA/BS in psychology or related degree

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Delray Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Delray Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Nights

Job Type: Full Time

Up to $2,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.

Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN or LPN in patient care. A BHT also assists with gathering information which assists the RN/LPN in the implementation of the patient treatment and care plan. The Behavioral Health Tech also ensures patient and family safety while offering support and comfort to
patients and families. The BHT assists in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: BA/BS in psychology or related degree.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum: Prior experience in behavioral healthcare setting.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of behavioral health experience with adult/psychiatric/substance abuse inpatients

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

• American Heart Association BLS certification
• Successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Certification course within 90 days of hire and maintained annually

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

Organization Description

Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians and serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center, Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including advanced cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care and weight-loss surgery. Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. Come join one of our many teams!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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