Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time - Midnights - Jackson

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following established policies and patient care plans for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or mental illness.

You will interact positively with patients, help maintain a safe environment to maximize wellbeing, and promptly notify the manager of significant patient care issues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of college in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field preferred.
• If no college, at least 1 year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or EMT.
• Two or more years as BHT in inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, performs direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems, or mental illness.
• Notifies manager of significant patient care issues and ensures a safe environment for patient wellbeing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Physical safety handling

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year college in Behavioral Health/ Allied Health/ Psychology

EMT or related experience (if no college)

2+ years as Behavioral Health Technician (preferred)

Job description

General Summary

Full Time Benefits Eligible.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, performs a variety of direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or for mentally ill and imbalanced patients. Provides positive interactions and a safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing. Notifies manager of any significant patient care issues.

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field
• If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired)
• Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support
• Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care
• Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation
• Maintain active BLS certification
• Must complete WELLE training within first three months of becoming a Behavioral Health Technician (location specific)
• Maintain active WELLE certification

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: MH - General Adult Unit
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable