Behavioral Health Technician - Extended Acute Inpatient - Days

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in the care of psychiatric patients. This full-time role involves providing essential support to the professional staff while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining accurate records. The position offers an opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to a team committed to outstanding patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CNA certification preferred.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the care and evaluation of psychiatric patients.
• Provides care considering safety and therapeutic environment.
• Charts observations on patients' vital signs accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Job description

Full-time, Days

7am-3:30pm

Includes every-other-weekend & rotating holidays

80 hrs/2 weeks

General Summary

Assists the professional staff in the care of psychiatric patients. Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Assists the team members in the care and evaluation of patients.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Checks patient's vital signs.
• Charts observations on assigned patients' vital signs in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
• May apply physical restraints or assist with placing a patient in seclusion under the direct supervision of the physician or RN.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Certificate Program Certified Nursing Assistant or some college level social science. Preferred

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training:

• Must provide clearance per the Child Protective Services Law amended by PA Act 33 of 1985. Upon Hire Required