Behavioral Health Technician — Patient Care & Crisis Support

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Rome (GA); In loco; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

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Health Insurance

Flexible benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Public holidays

Personal day

Loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision

Descrizione del lavoro

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Technician to support intake processes, assist with care plans, and monitor residents’ progress. The role involves coordinating with nursing staff, providing basic ADL assistance, and facilitating therapeutic activities within the unit.

You will document vitals, participate in crisis management, and help ensure a safe, supportive environment for individuals receiving treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders.

Mansioni

• 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

Descrizione del lavoro

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Technician to support intake processes, assist with care plans, and monitor residents’ progress. The role involves coordinating with nursing staff, providing basic ADL assistance, and facilitating therapeutic activities within the unit.

You will document vitals, participate in crisis management, and help ensure a safe, supportive environment for individuals receiving treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders.