Behavioral Health Technician

Henry Ford Health; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Psychiatric Nursing Unit on the Night Shift (36 hrs/week). The role involves providing direct behavioral health care, assisting patients with daily living activities, and documenting observations to support treatment planning.

A focus on therapeutic engagement and patient safety is essential. The position is full-time with night hours, including weekends as required.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire/transfer.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience, Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct behavioral health patient care.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities; reports changes and suggests treatment modifications.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced

Education

High school equivalency + 2 years experience

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of applicable experience

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit - Full-Time 36 hrs./week - Night Shift

Eligible for Full-Time Benefits

Shift: Nights 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. Rotating Weekends.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides direct behavioral health patient care.

Responsibilities:

• 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 condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BLS Provider certification from American Heart Association within 1 month of hire/transfer.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience, Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention.
• Behavioral Health Experience is an asset.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health preferred.
• Minimum associate's degree preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork mindset, fast-pacedenvironment.