Behavioral Health Technician II – Day Shift

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX seeks a BH Technician II for day shift at Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services. The role provides basic patient care in a psychiatric setting under RN supervision.

Essential duties include assisting with direct patient care, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, assisting admissions/discharges, supporting daily living activities, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining confidentiality; prior crisis-management certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management required and to be maintained.
• Current JPS-recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required and maintained throughout employment.
• BH Tech I–IV have defined experience ranges (0–1.99, 2–4.99, 5–9.99, 10+ years).

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivering direct patient care as assigned by the nurse, documenting results.
• Engages patients in groups to maintain a therapeutic milieu and reports needs to the team.
• Assists with admissions, dismissals, and transfers and secures valuables according to policy.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and supports crisis management.
• Maintains patient safety and environmental rounds; protects confidentiality at all times.
• Escorts patients within the facility and transports as needed.
• Completes hand-offs with nurses to ensure patient safety and monitoring.

Skills

Non-Aggressive Crisis Management

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA

EMT

Psychiatric Technician Certification

Job description

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX seeks a BH Technician II for day shift at Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services. The role provides basic patient care in a psychiatric setting under RN supervision.

Essential duties include assisting with direct patient care, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, assisting admissions/discharges, supporting daily living activities, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining confidentiality; prior crisis-management certification and BLS are required.