Behavioral Health Technician – Evening Shift

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support the Behavioral Health Unit 1 in the evening, 32 hours per week. Under RN supervision, you will assist with patient hygiene, mobility, and basic care while promoting safety and comfort.

You'll assist with psycho-educational groups, document observations, and help patients develop coping skills. Applicants should have a High School diploma, BLS and CPI, and be able to work in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS and CPI certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Six months experience as a clinical assistant or patient care assistant.

Responsibilities

• Establishes caring and supportive relationship with patient and family.
• Organizes, plans, directs psycho educational, symptom management, coping skills groups for patients, and documents pertinent information.
• Assists patients with personal care as needed, indicated, or assigned, including bathing, oral hygiene, hair/skin care, shaving.
• Conducts regular patient safety checks; reports concerns and significant changes to RN; maintains safe environment.
• Maintains composure and notifies appropriate persons; follows directions in a timely manner.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis Intervention

BLS Certification

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support the Behavioral Health Unit 1 in the evening, 32 hours per week. Under RN supervision, you will assist with patient hygiene, mobility, and basic care while promoting safety and comfort.

You'll assist with psycho-educational groups, document observations, and help patients develop coping skills. Applicants should have a High School diploma, BLS and CPI, and be able to work in a fast-paced team.