Behavioral health technician

1002 Adventist Midwest Management Services; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave 4 Weeks

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Glendale Heights, IL, is seeking a patient care assistant to support daily living activities and deliver direct patient care in a compassionate, team-driven environment.

You will document observations, report changes to clinicians, and work with families to ensure continuity of care while maintaining safety and quality standards. BLS required; CNA preferred, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws [Required]
• Ability to understand and process instructions from physicians and other personnel [Required]
• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]
• Customer service skills [Required]
• Organizational ability, sound judgment, and initiative [Required]
• Knowledge of substance use disorder and behavioral health terminology with various treatment approaches [Required]
• Adequate knowledge of activities of daily living [Required]
• Additional languages [Preferred]
• Understanding and the ability to lead group activities [Required]
• Knowledge of electronic medical records [Preferred]
• Strong competence in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word [Preferred]

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and routine tasks.
• Provides direct patient care and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behaviors and activities accurately.
• Reports changes in patient conditions to appropriate personnel and recommend treatment plan modifications.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
• Collaborates with patients, family members, physicians, and community providers to ensure continuous care.
• Manages and facilitates daily group activities as required.
• Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and use appropriate verbal and physical interventions.
• Identifies and addresses potential safety hazards for patients, visitors, and staff, notifying the appropriate department or person for correction.
• Assists in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation skills, maintaining patient safety and providing proper documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Healthcare concepts

Regulatory knowledge

Instruction comprehension

EMR systems

English proficiency

Customer service

Group activities leadership

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

EMR software

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits and Perks

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 701 WINTHROP AVE

City: GLENDALE HEIGHTS

State: Illinois

Postal Code: 60139

Job Description

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and routine tasks.
• Provides direct patient care and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behaviors and activities accurately.
• Reports changes in patient conditions to appropriate personnel and recommend treatment plan modifications.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
• Collaborates with patients, family members, physicians, and community providers to ensure continuous care.
• Manages and facilitates daily group activities as required.
• Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and use appropriate verbal and physical interventions.
• Identifies and addresses potential safety hazards for patients, visitors, and staff, notifying the appropriate department or person for correction.
• Assists in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation skills, maintaining patient safety and providing proper documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws [Required]
• Ability to understand and process instructions from physicians and other personnel [Required]
• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]
• Customer service skills [Required]
• Organizational ability, sound judgment, and initiative [Required]
• Knowledge of substance use disorder and behavioral health terminology with various treatment approaches [Required]
• Adequate knowledge of activities of daily living [Required]
• Additional languages [Preferred]
• Understanding and the ability to lead group activities [Required]
• Knowledge of electronic medical records [Preferred]
• Strong competence in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word [Preferred]

Education

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study

N/A

Work Experience

• 1+ of other health care related field [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Preferred]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$17.64 - $28.22

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.