Behavioral Health Technician - 40 hrs/wk - Afternoons - Maplegrove

Henry Ford Health System; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct patient care for individuals dealing with addiction and behavioral challenges. The role involves ensuring patient wellbeing, effective interaction with patients, and working collaboratively with healthcare providers. Candidates require a High School Diploma and related experience in a mental health setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Behavioral Health Technician or EMT preferred.
• Ability to manage patients safely.
• Effective interaction skills with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care for patients with addiction or behavioral issues.
• Provide a safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing.
• Notify manager of significant patient care issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Minimum one-year college experience in Behavioral Health

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, performs a variety of direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or for mentally ill and imbalanced patients. Provides positive interactions and safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing. Notifies manager of any significant patient care issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field.
• If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired).
• Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support.
• Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care.
• Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.
• Maintain active BLS certification. Must complete WELLE training within first three months of becoming a Behavioral Health Technician (location specific).
• Maintain active WELLE certification.

Additional Information

• Organization: Behavioral Services
• Department: Nursing Adult-MapleGrove
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable