Behavioral Health Tech - Floater (Day Shift)

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician II to assist in psychiatric patient care and maintain a therapeutic milieu. You report to RNs and engage patients in activities while documenting vital signs and observations.

Responsibilities include admissions, transfers, safety checks, and ensuring patient confidentiality, with shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM at Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services in Fort Worth, TX.

Qualifications

• Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management.
• Current JPS-recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Position levels may require 0–10+ years of related experience depending on technician level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering direct patient care as assigned by the nurse and document results.
• Engage patients in groups to maintain a therapeutic milieu and report needs to the treatment team.
• Assist with admission, dismissal, and transfer of patients and secure valuables.
• Help patients with activities of daily living and provide non-aggressive crisis support.
• Escort patients within the facility and transport as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform hand-off communications with staff.

Skills

Non-Aggressive Crisis Management

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Paraprofessional Nursing Duties

Therapeutic Milieu

Vital Signs Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

EMT Certification

Psychiatric Technician Certification

Job description

JPS Health Network is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician II to assist in psychiatric patient care and maintain a therapeutic milieu. You report to RNs and engage patients in activities while documenting vital signs and observations.

Responsibilities include admissions, transfers, safety checks, and ensuring patient confidentiality, with shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM at Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services in Fort Worth, TX.