Behavioral Health Tech - Part-Time , Nights

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct patient care and supportive services for patients with mental health needs. The role supports safety, comfort, and the therapeutic milieu in a fast-paced unit.

Requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field with 1 year of behavioral health experience, or 3 years in psychiatric settings. BLS certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field with 1 year in behavioral health, or 3 years in psychiatric settings.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders and chemically dependent patients.
• Ensure safety and comfort of patients and maintain therapeutic milieu.
• May perform duties of Emergency Department Technician when needed.

Skills

Behavioral health care

Emergency patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling or related field

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Provides direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders as well as chemically dependent patients to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients. Carries out a variety of patient care activities which support the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu, and which meet the patient's needs for comfort and safety. May also perform the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician.

The BH Tech will be working 2x12h shifts 7p-730a

REQUIRED

1. Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other behavioral health related fields, with one (1) year of experience in the behavioral health field setting, OR three (3) years of experience in psychiatric settings in a clinical/direct patient care job.
2. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

1. Patient care experience in a hospital or inpatient mental health facility