Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) #70

St. John's Episcopal Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

St. John's Episcopal Hospital seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Technician to join its Behavioral Health Departments. The role revolves around providing patient-centered care, utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques, and collaborating within the unit treatment team to foster a culture of safety. Candidates must possess relevant educational qualifications and prior experience in nursing or behavioral health.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in Nursing or Behavioral Health or Customer Service required.
• Current certification in Hear Saver/CPR BLS according to the American Heart Association Standards required.
• Completion of training in Preventing & Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of the RN in a trauma-informed manner.
• Facilitate group interactions and ensure patient and visitor safety.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation techniques

Education

Associates Degree in Social Services or health related area

60 college credits

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St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

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Type: Part-Time (37.5 hours biweekly)

Shift: Days

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay: $28.89 - $30.33 per hour

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician (B.H.T.) is assigned to work within the Behavioral Health Departments. The responsibilities include providing patient care under the direction of the RN that is trauma informed and patient centered, this includes individual interactions and group facilitation. BHT's are to be skilled in the use of verbal de-escalation techniques with a vulnerable population. BHT's are responsible for patient and visitor searches. The BHT is a member of the unit treatment team and is expected to work collaboratively with the other disciplines on the unit to promote a culture of safety and treatment excellence.

Requirements/Skills:

• Associates Degree in Social Services or a health related area or 60 college credits required.
• At least 6 months experience in Nursing or Behavioral Health or Customer Service experience required.
• Current certification in Hear Saver/CPR BLS according to the American Heart Association Standards required.
• Completion of training in Preventing & Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) required.