Behavioral Health Technician - Emergency Department - 24 hours

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech to join their Emergency Department. This role involves providing one-on-one support to patients with behavioral health needs, ensuring safety, and assisting nursing staff in patient care. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in behavioral health settings. Join a diverse team committed to changing lives through quality care and inclusive practices.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Affordable health, vision and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted rates on public transit

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's preferred.
• BLS certification within 3 months; de-escalation training within 6 months.
• 6 months of practical experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support to patients with behavioral health needs.
• Monitors patient safety and assists with de-escalating behavioral episodes.
• Documents patient care and assists in environmental checks.

Skills

Monitoring

Behavioral de-escalation

Documentation

Basic patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary
We're looking for a Behavioral Health Tech to join our Emergency Department to provide basic care and ensure safety of patients, including 1:1 direct observation, as delegated by a Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
• Closely monitors and maintains the safety of patients. Observe behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducts environmental checks and helps identify risk factors.
• Aids with the implementation of safety measures, such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches, as warranted.
• Responds to and assists with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress.
• Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, prevents elopement and calls for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement.
• Identifies patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
• Actively monitors patients and the environment with particular attention to safety concerns.
• May perform vital signs and assist with Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Completes patient care documentation and administrative duties
• Under the direction of Registered Nurse, may assist practitioners performing medical procedures.
• Working 24 hours/week, day/night rotations, or straight nights, and every other weekend, 8 and 12 hour shifts.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) within three months of hire
• Welle De-escalation training within six months of hire
• Six months of practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting preferred

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.