Behavioral Health Tech: Compassionate Care & Crisis Support

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a team-oriented professional to support patient care in a behavioral health setting. This role carries out clinical duties, helps maintain a therapeutic milieu, and assists with patient comfort and safety while coordinating care with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include obtaining initial information, taking vital signs, assisting with group activities, documenting on charts, and supporting crisis interventions as needed.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Associates Degree or two (2) years of college equivalent
• Preferred Experience: Two (2) years of hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Obtains initial information from the patient and/or guardian and documents on assessment forms.
• Assists patient with unit tour and orientation to the unit, including patient rights.
• Performs search of patient and belongings within Laurelwood policy.
• Assists with collection of lab specimens and prepares for transport to lab.
• Interacts with patients to structure the milieu and encourage participation in groups.
• Shows appropriate monitoring and reporting of changes in patient condition to Charge Nurse.

Skills

Basic Clinical Support skills

Confidentiality

Team building

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or two years of college

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a team-oriented professional to support patient care in a behavioral health setting. This role carries out clinical duties, helps maintain a therapeutic milieu, and assists with patient comfort and safety while coordinating care with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include obtaining initial information, taking vital signs, assisting with group activities, documenting on charts, and supporting crisis interventions as needed.