Behavioral Health Technician Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Delray Beach is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech to assist in patient care and treatment planning. The successful candidate will support nurses in ensuring patient safety and maintaining a therapeutic environment. This role offers competitive compensation and includes a sign-on bonus based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma minimum, BA in psychology preferred.
• Prior experience in behavioral healthcare required.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN or LPN in patient care and treatment planning.
• Ensure safety and comfort of patients and families.
• Create and maintain a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BA/BS in psychology or related degree

Tools

CPI certification

BLS certification

Job description

Up to $2,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

Position Summary

Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN or LPN in patient care. A BHT also assists with gathering information which assists the RN/LPN in the implementation of the patient treatment and care plan. The Behavioral Health Tech also ensures patient and family safety while offering support and comfort to patients and families. The BHT assists in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: BA/BS in psychology or related degree.
  

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: Prior experience in behavioral healthcare setting.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of behavioral health experience with adult/psychiatric/substance abuse inpatients
  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION

• American Heart Association BLS certification
• Successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Non-Violent Crisis
• Prevention Certification course within 90 days of hire and maintained annually
  

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• None
  
  

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