Behavioral Health Technician — Compassionate Patient Care

Lifespan; Newport (TN); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brown University Health's Newport Hospital seeks a Psychiatric Technician to work under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse on the Behavioral Health Unit, delivering direct care to adults and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu.

Responsibilities include participating in treatment planning, documenting care, supporting patient activities, observing behavior, and assisting in de-escalation and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Psychology or CNA with experience in behavioral health.
• Current CPR certification.
• Brown University Health Crisis Management certification or in progress.

Responsabilités

• Participates in treatment planning with the Professional Nurse.
• Communicates treatment plans to the multidisciplinary team.
• Implements treatment plans per unit policies with therapeutic limits.
• Documents significant patient/family interactions timely.
• Observes daily living activities per the treatment plan.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships and engages patients in activities.
• Conducts patient rounds and reports unusual behavior.
• Assists in supervision and feedback for performance.

Connaissances

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Crisis management

Therapeutic communication

Formation

Bachelor's in Psychology

CNA license

Description du poste

Brown University Health's Newport Hospital seeks a Psychiatric Technician to work under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse on the Behavioral Health Unit, delivering direct care to adults and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu.

Responsibilities include participating in treatment planning, documenting care, supporting patient activities, observing behavior, and assisting in de-escalation and safety procedures.