Behavioral Health Technician — Impactful Care & Growth

Highland Rivers Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Personal Day

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

NHSC loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision for licensure/cat

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Technician to assist with collecting intake information, assist in admissions based on interviews with clients and families, and help develop a treatment plan for each activity or program. You will monitor progress toward treatment goals and support the treatment team.

Responsibilities include monitoring wellbeing, obtaining vital signs, assisting with ADLs, leading milieu activities, charting observations in Carelogic, and participating in crisis

Responsibilities

• Monitor the individual's physical and emotional wellbeing and report unusual behavior or physical complaints to direct supervisor or Charge Nurse.
• Obtain the individual's physical condition/vital signs at designated times during the shift and as directed by LPN, RN, MD and/or APRN
• Assist individuals by providing ADLs supplies such as towels, wash cloths, soap, and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean
• Assist in the admission and discharge process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of individual and his/her personal belongings as well as orienting new individuals to the unit.
• Lead milieu activities such as current event groups, community meetings, fitness groups, activities of daily living and/or recreational activities
• Chart observations, following prescribed procedures and standards (q15s/monitoring hallways, etc.) and document vitals in Carelogic
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in service meetings and trainings
• Participate in BHCC emergency codes necessary to the unit's safe operation
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraint
• Provides direct care for individuals as needed
• Transport individuals to approved designated location at discharge
• Assist in prevention and managing crisis situations
• Help serve meals and snacks as needed for the Food Service Workers.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Technician to assist with collecting intake information, assist in admissions based on interviews with clients and families, and help develop a treatment plan for each activity or program. You will monitor progress toward treatment goals and support the treatment team.

Responsibilities include monitoring wellbeing, obtaining vital signs, assisting with ADLs, leading milieu activities, charting observations in Carelogic, and participating in crisis