Behavioral Health Technician: Crisis Care & Patient Support

Independence Health System; Unity Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support patient care on the unit and Emergency Department, delivering direct and indirect care in line with hospital policies and standards.

You will perform vitals, assist with daily living activities, participate in crisis intervention, document observations, and contribute to patient safety and discharge planning under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care.
• Performs and/or assists with patient care needs as directed.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living if needed.
• Conducts vitals on patients.
• Assists in developing an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes.
• Provides and participates in educational activities and serves on hospital committees as directed.
• Process psychiatric emergencies and collaborates with Emergency Department and Behavioral Health treatment teams.

Job description

Independence Health System seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support patient care on the unit and Emergency Department, delivering direct and indirect care in line with hospital policies and standards.

You will perform vitals, assist with daily living activities, participate in crisis intervention, document observations, and contribute to patient safety and discharge planning under supervision.