Behavioral Health Tech, Inpatient Psychiatry - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class academic healthcare system as a Behavioral Health Tech in a vibrant inpatient psychiatry department. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate care and support to patients dealing with mental health and addiction issues. You will work closely with a dedicated team, facilitating group activities and ensuring high-quality patient interactions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you. Be part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Active BLS certification and CPI certification required.
• 2 years experience with patients dealing with addiction.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care and facilitate group activities for maximum participation.
• Adhere to hospital policies and work with other care team members.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Knowledge of Psychiatric Treatment

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Behavioral Health Tech in the Inpatient Psychiatry department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

With the leadership of the Director and the Clinical Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Tech will perform assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. You will utilize interactive processes, which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families or significant others, and provide high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment. Also, demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served, as delineated in the Center’s Scope of Care.

Essential Job Functions

• Know, follow, and actively support the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Hospital. Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Observe and adhere to all corporate compliance requirements and communicate issues, as they arise with the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Work in partnership with other Patient Care Team members; pro-actively assist physicians and provide for individual patient and family needs.
• Facilitates assigned groups in ways which encourage and require maximum patient participation and interaction, appropriate to functional level of group members.
• Must have good knowledge of the principles and practice of psychiatric and addiction treatment.
• Completes annual department competency checklist.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills when dealing with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers; ability to function in an extended team environment and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• CPI certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
• High School diploma.
• 2 years prior experience working with patients with addiction issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Behavioral Health or related experience providing care to patients within at least the last five years.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE.
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (7a-7p).
• Work Location: Onsite.
• Unit/Department: Behavioral Health.
• CBA Code: SEIU.

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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