Behavioral Health Technician - Adult East Inpatient - Eves

WellSpan Health; Mount Gretna (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for their evening shift in Mount Gretna, PA. This role involves assisting psychiatric patients, ensuring a therapeutic environment, and providing essential care. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with certifications in Basic Life Support preferred. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality mental health care.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire required.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care considering safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Assists in patient care and evaluation.
• Checks vital signs and charts observations accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Behavioral Health Technician - Adult East Inpatient - Eves role at WellSpan Health

Includes every-other-weekend & rotating holidays

80 hrs/2 weeks

General Summary

Assists the professional staff in the care of psychiatric patients and facilitates the maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit.

Job Details

Full-time, evenings (3-11:30 pm), includes every-other-weekend & rotating holidays, 80 hrs/2 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Provides care considering safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Assists in patient care and evaluation.
• Helps patients with activities of daily living.
• Checks vital signs and charts observations accurately following hospital procedures.
• May apply physical restraints or assist with patient seclusion under supervision.

Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles relevant to the patient population.
• Commits to safety, error reduction, and process standardization.
• Maintains policies, quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Engages in professional growth activities.
• Provides excellent service, fosters teamwork, and practices fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate Program Certified Nursing Assistant or some college social science preferred.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire required.
• Child Protective Services Law clearance required upon hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Retirement plan, paid time off, disability, education assistance, and wellness programs.

About Us

WellSpan Health is committed to reimagining healthcare with a focus on equitable health and wellness solutions. We operate across multiple locations with a large team dedicated to providing high-quality care.

About The Team

WellSpan Philhaven, located in Mt. Gretna, PA, offers a tranquil environment for mental health care, addressing various mental health conditions through over 20 programs and services.