Behavioral Health Technician

UP Health System - Marquette; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life, accident and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance and well-being/Flex

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to join our daytime team. You will assist patients with daily living, support direct care, observe behaviors, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

This role requires BLS-HSP certification and at least one year of mental health experience or education, with a willingness to engage in crisis intervention and collaborative care within a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BLS-HSP certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year mental health experience or education.
• Prior experience in mental health fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care and interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports changes to nursing staff and suggests treatment modifications.
• Performs crisis intervention on incoming calls and on unit to maintain safety.

Skills

BLS-HSP

Mental health experience

Critical thinking

Education

1 year mental Health experience or education

3 years mental Health

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Marquette General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a

Marquette General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier

Marquette General Hospital

Behavioral Health Technician

Job Type: Full Time | Days

How you'll contribute:

A Behavioral Health Tech who excels in this role:

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Basic life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HSP)
• 1 year of mental Health experience or education
• 3 years mental Health
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about

As a 222-bed specialty care hospital, UP Health System - Marquette receives patients from across the UP and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors work as a team with its more than 1,800 employees in caring for approximately 9,000 inpatients and more than 350,000 outpatients per year.

Marquette's major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Women's Health, Family Birthing, and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the region's premier services in imaging, surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP-Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.

The City of Marquette is located in the central region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With a population of 21,335, it is the UP's largest community. In addition to being a population center, it serves as the regional center for education, healthcare, recreation and retail offering amazing arts and culture opportunities, stellar schools. Marquette also is the home of Northern Michigan University, housing the nation's only Olympic Education Center.

Residents of the City of Marquette have long appreciated their community's abundant natural beauty, unique climate and the high quality of life that is enjoyed here. A strong commitment by both city leaders and active community members has helped Marquette to become one of the nation's premier cities.

Our national recognition includes being named one of "America's Most Livable Communities" by Partners for Livable Communities in 2004, involvement in Michigan's "Cool Cities" initiative, and receipt of the "All-American City" award by the National Civic League in 2003. Forbes also named Marquette the "Third Best City in America to Raise a Family" in 2010, and, most recently, Marquette was named one of the top micropolitans by Site Selection Magazine in March 2011.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.UP Health System - Marquetteis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."