Behavioral Health Technician - Adult Main Inpatient - Eves

WellSpan Health; Mount Gretna (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Technician for evening shifts at their facility in Mount Gretna, PA. The role involves assisting psychiatric patients, ensuring safety, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients considering safety and comfort.
• Assists team members in patient care and evaluation.
• Checks patient's vital signs and charts observations accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate Program Certified Nursing Assistant

Social Science Coursework

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

Job Description
Part-time, Evenings
3-11:30pm
Every-other-weekend
16 hrs/2 weeks

Responsibilities

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

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles relevant to the patient age group.
• Ensures safety by complying with regulations, reporting errors, and participating in safety programs.
• Maintains policies, quality standards, and infection control measures.
• Engages in professional development and provides excellent service, fostering teamwork and fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

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

About Us

WellSpan Health aims to reimagine healthcare through comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions. With over 2,300 providers, 250 locations, and nine hospitals, we serve central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland, focusing on high-quality, safe care.

About The Team

WellSpan Philhaven, located on a tranquil campus in Mt. Gretna, PA, offers a comprehensive continuum of mental health care, including programs for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more.