Behavioral Health Tech - Senior Unit | Day Shift | $3k Sign-On

Avera; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO starting day 1

Retirement 5% employer match

Job summary

Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join a 20-bed Senior Unit. This role provides bedside care, supports patients with dementia, depression, anxiety and other conditions, and works with physicians, social workers, and therapists in a dynamic team.

Primary shifts are days with rotating weekends and holidays; you may qualify for a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Strong communication and compassionate patient care are essential to help move health forward.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication skills to create a positive work environment.
• Participates in the daily inter-disciplinary treatment team meeting as needed, providing input in terms of patient behaviors and interactions with others.
• Implements suicide precautions as needed.
• Assesses changes in patient’s condition/behavior and notifies RN and/or Counselor.
• Assists with the activities of daily living care of the patients to include, but not limited to, vital signs, collection of specimens, and other general nursing care procedures.
• Maintains accurate and concise records, documenting promptly all pertinent information in the patient’s EMR.
• Assesses impending agitation and escalation of behavioral changes and participates in the behavioral management of these patients.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharging of patients.
• Assists with medication monitoring and education at facility.
• Ensures that patient’s valuables and personal items are properly handled.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join a 20-bed Senior Unit. This role provides bedside care, supports patients with dementia, depression, anxiety and other conditions, and works with physicians, social workers, and therapists in a dynamic team.

Primary shifts are days with rotating weekends and holidays; you may qualify for a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Strong communication and compassionate patient care are essential to help move health forward.