Behavioral Health Technician I

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I for the Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit. The role supports care for children and adolescents aged 5-17 under RN supervision, with a 3rd shift from 7pm to 7:30am, on-site in Akron, Ohio.

The position includes daily tasks from data collection to direct care, group activities, and detailed documentation as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and up to 2 years of healthcare

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; pursuing undergrad counseling/psychology preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• 0–2 years’ experience in healthcare or behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and contributes to assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
• Provides direct patient care under RN direction; supports safety and core nursing tasks.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups per treatment plan.
• Documents in medical records per policy; maintains therapeutic milieu and safety.
• Communicates with treatment team and charge nurse about patient observations and care.

Skills

Team collaboration

EMR experience

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

BLS certification required

Tools

EMR system familiarity

Job description

Full-Time: 36 Hours Per Week

3rd Shift: 7pm - 7:30am

Monday - Friday w/Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Location: Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit - Onsite

Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician I, under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse, supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, age 5-17, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit or emergency department.

Full-Time: 36 Hours Per Week

3rd Shift: 7pm - 7:30am

Monday - Friday w/Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Location: Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit - Onsite

Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician I, under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse, supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, age 5-17, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit or emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and contributes to the assessment, planning, intervening and evaluation of individualized care and plan of care for assigned patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Provides direct care to patients according to Hospital policy and procedure as delegated, and as a team, with licensed RNs. Assists the nurse and other direct care staff in the provision of physical care and clinical intervention as assessed by client needs.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively. Plan and participate in educational, social and recreational activities for individuals and groups of patients in accordance with treatment plan goals.
• Documents in the medical record according to established policies.
• Encourages patients to perform or assists them in the performance of activities of daily living.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Maintains on-going communication with the treatment team and charge nurse regarding observations of patients' medical and behavioral symptoms and the care provided. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
• Takes initiative to ensure that unit environment is maintained. Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity.
• Conduct proactive safety rounds throughout the units, monitoring the milieu. Conduct Environmental Safety Rounds each shift and document/report any unsafe conditions as well as any security violations. Monitor visiting hour activity assuring no visiting takes place in patient rooms, no contraband is passed off by visitors to patients, and milieu remains calm.
• Other duties as required.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in computerized documentation is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Education And Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree for counseling, psychology, social work or related degree, or nursing preferred. Associate degree is preferred.
• Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• Years of experience: 0 to 2 years' experience
• Years of experience supervising: None

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite