Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry -Boston - 32 hours

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide essential support to patients with behavioral health needs. The role involves monitoring safety, collaborating with medical staff, and implementing safety measures. Join a diverse team committed to quality care and making a difference in the lives of children.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

License and Certification reimbursement

Cell phone discounts

Discounted T-pass rates

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in behavioral health or educational settings preferred.
• BLS certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-on-one support to patients with behavioral health needs.
• Monitoring patient safety and observing behaviors.
• Collaborating with Registered Nurses for environmental checks.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Technician include:

• Providing one-on-one support to patients with behavioral health needs as required.
• Monitoring patient safety, observing behaviors and conditions following established procedures.
• Collaborating with Registered Nurses to conduct environmental checks and identify risks.
• Implementing safety measures such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches when necessary.
• Responding to and helping de-escalate acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic manner, understanding the source of distress.
• Preventing patient elopement under the guidance of medical staff and calling for support when needed.
• Recognizing behaviors that may escalate and applying non-verbal and verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Monitoring patients and their environment with a focus on safety.
• Assisting with vital signs and Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Completing patient care documentation and administrative tasks.
• Supporting medical procedures under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
• Working 32 hours with day/evening rotations, occasional nights, every other weekend, and rotating holidays on 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED; Associate's Degree preferred.
• BLS certification within three months of hire.
• Welle De-escalation training within six months of hire.
• Six months of experience in behavioral health or educational settings preferred.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition reimbursement, License and Certification reimbursement, cell phone discounts, and discounted T-pass rates. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

All employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, unless eligible for a medical or religious exemption.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.