Behavioral Health Technician — Night Shift

Cedar Creek Hospital; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Cedar Creek Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Behavioral/Psychiatric Health Technician to support patients under RN supervision. You will assist with assessments, support treatment plans, and help with daily care tasks to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role includes 3-12 hour shifts, overnight schedule 7pm–7:30am, and every-other-weekend rotations. CPR certification and prior psychiatric tech experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field preferred but not required.
• CPR certified (Can obtain once hired).
• Experience working as a psychiatric technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the safety and emotional needs of each patient.
• Demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
• Assisting patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental level and needs.
• Participating in assigned groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
• Demonstrating the ability to maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
• Participating with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
• Making rounds on patients every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.
• Assisting the RN with patient admissions and discharges. Performs vital signs, belongings searches, and orientation to the unit.

Skills

CPR certified

Psychiatric technician experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Human Services

Job description

Cedar Creek Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Behavioral/Psychiatric Health Technician to support patients under RN supervision. You will assist with assessments, support treatment plans, and help with daily care tasks to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role includes 3-12 hour shifts, overnight schedule 7pm–7:30am, and every-other-weekend rotations. CPR certification and prior psychiatric tech experience are preferred.