Behavioral Health Technician - Emergency Department

Akron Children's Hospital; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Behavioral Health Technician I to support pediatric patients in the inpatient behavioral health unit or ED. The role is part-time (24 hours per week) with 2nd shift hours from 12pm to 12:30am and flexible days including weekends and holidays.

Under RN direction, you will assist with direct patient care, documentation, group activities, and safety rounds. Prior healthcare exposure and BLS certification are favorable; strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current enrollment in undergrad degree in counseling, psychology, social work or nursing preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and contributes to assessment and care planning for pediatric patients in inpatient behavioral health or ED.
• Provides direct patient care with RN supervision and supports activities of daily living.
• Facilitates psychoeducational and therapeutic groups; documents in medical records.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment and communicates with the treatment team.
• Manages crises using positive approaches and guides families as directed by the RN.
• Performs environmental safety rounds and reports unsafe conditions and security issues.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation proficiency

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate degree enrollment preferred

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Part-Time: 24 Hours Per Week2nd Shift: 12pm - 12:30am2 12-Hour ShiftsFlexible Days and Rotating Weekends/HolidaysDepartment: Emergency Department

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