Behavioral Health Tech - Day Shift & Growth

Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth seeks a compassionate caregiver to assist with daily living activities and provide direct patient care. You will observe, document, and report changes in patient conditions, while building therapeutic relationships and collaborating with families, physicians, and care teams.

The role requires strong communication, safety awareness, and group activity leadership, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive health system.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws [Required]
• Ability to understand and process instructions from physicians and other personnel [Required]
• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]
• Customer service skills [Required]
• Organizational ability, sound judgment, and initiative [Required]
• Knowledge of substance use disorder and behavioral health terminology with various treatment approaches [Required]
• Adequate knowledge of activities of daily living [Required]
• Understanding and the ability to lead group activities [Required]
• Knowledge of electronic medical records [Preferred]
• Strong competence in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word [Preferred]

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and routine tasks.
• Provides direct patient care and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behaviors and activities accurately.
• Reports changes in patient conditions to appropriate personnel and recommend treatment plan modifications.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
• Collaborates with patients, family members, physicians, and community providers to ensure continuous care.
• Manages and facilitates daily group activities as required.
• Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and use appropriate verbal and physical interventions.
• Identifies and addresses potential safety hazards for patients, visitors, and staff, notifying the appropriate department or person for correction.
• Assists in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation skills, maintaining patient safety and providing proper documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication with patients

Professional demeanor

Customer service

Organizational skills

Ability to work in teams

Crisis intervention

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth seeks a compassionate caregiver to assist with daily living activities and provide direct patient care. You will observe, document, and report changes in patient conditions, while building therapeutic relationships and collaborating with families, physicians, and care teams.

The role requires strong communication, safety awareness, and group activity leadership, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive health system.