Behavioral Health Technician

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking an assistant to support Psychiatry Services and nursing staff with patient preparation and treatment procedures for both acute and non-acute illnesses in a psychiatric setting.

The role involves performing routine patient care, maintaining the therapeutic milieu through effective communication, and handling clerical duties related to patient care management.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, its equivalent, or higher degree is required.
• One year of experience in a psychiatric setting is required.
• Can substitute one year of college credit towards a Nursing or Psychology degree for one year of experience.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card.
• Must have or obtain certification (CBHT, CMHT) within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists Psychiatry Services, nursing staff with patient preparation and treatment procedures, both acute and non-acute illnesses or injuries.
• Performs routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment.
• Assists in maintaining the therapeutic milieu by utilizing appropriate communication skills.
• Performs clerical duties associated with patient care management.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assists Psychiatry Services, nursing staff with patient preparation and treatment procedures, both acute and non-acute illnesses or injuries. Performs routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment. Assists in maintaining the therapeutic milieu by utilizing appropriate communication skills. Performs clerical duties associated with patient care management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma, its equivalent, or higher degree is required. One year of experience in a psychiatric setting is required. Can substitute one year of college credit towards a Nursing or Psychology degree for one year of experience. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card. Must have or obtain certification (CBHT, CMHT) within one year of employment.