Behavioral Health Technician I

Akron Children’s Hospital; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I to support the inpatient behavioral health unit for children and adolescents aged 12-18. This part-time 20-hour per week position covers the 2nd shift (12pm–7pm), Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, onsite, reporting to the Mental Health Therapist.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe milieu, assisting with the ISP individualized plan, delivering supportive care with therapists, and addressing physical, psychological,

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Undergraduate enrollment in counseling/psychology/social work or related field, or nursing preferred.
• Associate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the milieu of the environment, maintain safety, and support the implementation of ISP individualized plan of care.
• Provide supportive care and engagement according to Hospital Policy and procedure with Mental Health Therapists.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to address physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients aged 12-18.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation proficiency

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate degree in counseling/psychology/social work or related field

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Part-Time: 20 Hours Per Week
2nd Shift: 12pm - 7pm
Monday - Wednesday - Thursday
Department: IOP and Partial Hospitalization - Onsite

Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician I, under the direction and delegation of a Mental Health Therapist , supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, ages 12-18, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit.

Responsibilities:

1.Support the milieu of the environment, maintain safety, and support the implementation of ISP individualized plan of care.

2.Provides supportive care and engagement according to Hospital Policy and procedure as delegated and as a team with our Mental Health Therapists.

3.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.

4.Other duties as required:

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
2. Proficiency in computerized documentation is preferred.
3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. 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.
2. Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
3. Years of experience: 0 to 2 years' experience
4. Years of experience supervising: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.500000

Status: Onsite