Behavioral Health Technician — Night Shift, Direct Patient Care

Brown-University-Health-1; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Newport, RI seeks a Psychiatric Technician to support the Behavioral Health Unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on direct patient care, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include participation in treatment planning, documenting interactions, and supervising activities while maintaining patient safety and privacy.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Psychology or CNA license with experience in behavioral health.
• Current CPR certification.
• Crisis Management certification or enrollment at Brown University Health.
• Care for patients across the lifespan with cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the treatment planning process with the Professional Nurse to develop the initial problem list and treatment plan.
• Communicates individual treatment plans with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Implements the treatment plan per unit policies and demonstrates ability to set therapeutic limits within standards.
• Assists in evaluating care by providing input at team meetings.
• Documents patient/family interactions on flowsheet promptly.
• Observes patients in activities of daily living per the treatment plan.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships and encourages participation in activities and groups.
• Conducts patient rounds and reports any unusual behavior to nursing staff.
• Applies supervision and incorporates feedback for performance improvement.
• Organizes recreational activities and groups to meet psycho-social needs.
• Manages aggressive/destructive behavior with timely therapeutic interventions.
• Assists in patient and room searches and monitors safety hazards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.

Education

Baccalaureate in Psychology or CNA license with experience working with the behavioral health population.

Current CPR certification.

Current Brown University Health Crisis Management certification or current enrollment.

Knowledge of caring for patients across the lifespan with cultural sensitivity.

Job description

Brown University Health in Newport, RI seeks a Psychiatric Technician to support the Behavioral Health Unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on direct patient care, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include participation in treatment planning, documenting interactions, and supervising activities while maintaining patient safety and privacy.