Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time - Midnights - Wyandotte

Henry Ford Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte, MI is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Technician for the midnight shift. Under RN supervision you will provide direct patient care for patients with addiction, behavioral issues or mental illness, ensuring a safe, supportive environment and notifying the nurse manager of significant concerns.

The role requires a high school diploma, college coursework in behavioral health or related field, and BLS/WELLE training; EMT experience acceptable if no

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year college experience in Behavioral Health or related field.
• If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or EMT.
• Two or more years of BH Technician experience preferred (depending on location).
• Ability to physically manage patients safely.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients with empathy and support.
• Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers for quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for patients with addiction, behavioral problems, or mental illness.
• Provide positive interactions and a safe environment to maximize wellbeing.
• Notify nurse/manager of significant patient care issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-year college in Behavioral Health

EMT or related experience if no college

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time - Midnights - Wyandotte

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, performs a variety of direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or for mentally ill and imbalanced patients. Provides positive interactions and safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing. Notifies manager of any significant patient care issues.

Education / Experience Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field
  • If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired)
• Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support
• Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care
• Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients

Certifications / Licenses Required

• Maintain active BLS certification
• Must complete WELLE training within first three months of becoming a Behavioral Health Technician (location specific)
• Maintain active WELLE certification

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affifiant Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.