Behavioral Health Technician - Extended Acute Inpatient - Days

WellSpan Health; Mount Gretna (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Technician for their Extended Acute Inpatient unit. This role involves assisting in the care of psychiatric patients, maintaining a therapeutic environment, and requires a high school diploma or GED along with relevant healthcare experience. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering comprehensive mental health care.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Childcare referral service

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
• Clearance per Child Protective Services Law required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients considering safety and therapeutic environment.
• Assists in patient evaluations and daily living activities.
• Charts observations on patients' vital signs accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety Awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician - Extended Acute Inpatient - Days

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Includes every-other-weekend & rotating holidays

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

Job Description

Part-time, Days

7am-3:30pm

48 hrs/2 weeks

General Summary

Includes every-other-weekend & rotating holidays

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

Responsibilities

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

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
  
  

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy
  
  

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan Philhaven

Situated on more than 200 acres, WellSpan Philhaven’s main campus in Mt. Gretna, PA, is a tranquil place with walking trails nestled within a picturesque forest and adjacent to an operating farm. The campus provides an atmosphere of peace and serenity for our clients. Our most comprehensive continuum of care, which includes more than 20 programs and services is located at this main campus.

At WellSpan Philhaven, we help address mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.

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