Behavioral Health Technician - Adult East - Days

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional psychiatric care. In this dynamic role, you will assist professional staff in ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, supporting patients with daily activities, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. This position offers a chance to grow professionally while contributing to a compassionate team. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Wellness programs

Caregiver support

Childcare referral service

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CNA certification preferred.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to psychiatric patients, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Checks and charts patients' vital signs accurately.
• Assists patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Tools

Basic Life Support

Job description

Full-time, Days

7am-3:30pm

Includes every-other-weekend & rotating holidays

80 hrs/2 weeks

General Summary

Assists the professional staff in the care of psychiatric patients. Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Assists the team members in the care and evaluation of patients.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Checks patient's vital signs.
• Charts observations on assigned patients' vital signs in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
• May apply physical restraints or assist with placing a patient in seclusion under the direct supervision of the physician or RN.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Certificate Program Certified Nursing Assistant or some college level social science. Preferred

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred

Courses and Training:

• Must provide clearance per the Child Protective Services Law amended by PA Act 33 of 1985. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy