Behavioral Health Technician - Adult East - Days

WellSpan; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in the care of psychiatric patients. In this full-time role, you will help maintain a therapeutic environment, provide essential patient care, and collaborate with a professional team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients while developing your skills in a supportive setting. With a focus on safety and comfort, you will play a vital role in the daily operations of the psychiatric unit. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

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

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides care to psychiatric patients while ensuring safety and comfort.
• Assists with daily living activities and checks vital signs.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Therapeutic Environment Maintenance

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Some College Level Social Science

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.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff safety by complying with all applicable safety regulations and participating in safety education programs.
• 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