Behavioral Health Technician – Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit

Akron Children's Hospital; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Technician I at Akron Children's Hospital supports the care of children and adolescents aged 5-17 admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit or emergency department, under the direction of a registered nurse.

This part-time role (24 hours weekly) includes night shifts, cross-functional teamwork, safety monitoring, patient education, and helping with activities of daily living within a therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Undergraduate enrollment for counseling, psychology, social work or related degree, or nursing preferred.
• Associate degree is preferred.
• Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• Years of experience: 0 to 2 years’ experience.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and contributes to patient assessment and care planning.
• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision and hospital policy.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activities for patients.
• Document in the medical record according to policies.
• Encourage activities of daily living and maintain patient safety.
• Communicate with the treatment team about observations and care.
• Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
• Assist with unit environment maintenance and family instruction.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Computerized documentation

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate enrollment in counseling/psychology/social work or related degree

Associate degree preferred

Job description

**Part-Time: 24 Hours Per Week

3rd Shift: 7pm – 7:30am
2 12-Hour Shifts
Monday – Friday w/Rotating Weekends/Holidays
Department: Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit**

++Summary:++

The Behavioral Health Technician I, under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse, supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, age 5-17, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit or emergency department.

++Responsibilities:++

1. Collects data and contributes to the assessment, planning, intervening and evaluation of individualized care and plan of care for assigned patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.


2. Provides direct care to patients according to Hospital policy and procedure as delegated, and as a team, with licensed RNs. Assists the nurse and other direct care staff in the provision of physical care and clinical intervention as assessed by client needs.


3. Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively. Plan and participate in educational, social and recreational activities for individuals and groups of patients in accordance with treatment plan goals.


4. Documents in the medical record according to established policies.


5. Encourages patients to perform or assists them in the performance of activities of daily living.


6. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.


7. Maintains on-going communication with the treatment team and charge nurse regarding observations of patients’ medical and behavioral symptoms and the care provided. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.


8. Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.


9. Takes initiative to ensure that unit environment is maintained. Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.


10. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity.


11. Conduct proactive safety rounds throughout the units, monitoring the milieu. Conduct Environmental Safety Rounds each shift and document/report any unsafe conditions as well as any security violations. Monitor visiting hour activity assuring no visiting takes place in patient rooms, no contraband is passed off by visitors to patients, and milieu remains calm.


12. Other duties as required.

++Other information:++

Technical Expertise

1. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.


2. Proficiency in computerized documentation is preferred.


3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree for counseling, psychology, social work or related degree, or nursing preferred. Associate degree is preferred.


2. Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.


3. Years of experience: 0 to 2 years’ experience


4. Years of experience supervising: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite