Behavioral Health Technician BHT - Day/Evening - PRN

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a Tower Health affiliate, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support the care of pediatric behavioral health patients. You will work under the interdisciplinary team to ensure plans of care are implemented and documented, acting as a resource for socially complex cases.

Cover Days and 3-11 shift availability is noted. The role emphasizes strong communication, documentation, and teamwork within a hospital setting that serves the greater

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• BLS Certification required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document data accurately and maintain patient records.

Responsibilities

• Navigate behavioral health patients through care under supervision.
• Assist with documenting data to implement care plans.
• Serve as a resource for socially complex cases.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support diagnoses and interventions.

Skills

Computer Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Listening Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Multitasking

Problem Solving Skills

Service Orientation

Strong Team Player

Education

4 year Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician helps navigate behavioral health patients through their care at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Provides quality care that is personal to the patient's needs under the supervision of the interdisciplinary team to support individual diagnosis and interventions. Will assist with documenting necessary data to implement a successful plan of care for each patient. Will serve as a resource for socially complex cases.

*(Cover Days and 3-11 shift)*

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

Overview

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour