Behavioral Health Technician – Patient Care Support

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vanderbilt Health is seeking staff to provide patient care under RN supervision across our clinical programs. The role supports physical, emotional and psychological care, helping maintain a therapeutic environment and collaborating with the care team to meet treatment goals.

The position emphasizes safety, patient interaction, and participation in group activities, with duties extending to routine assessments and essential documentation, aligned with our commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifikationen

• Duties performed under RN supervision.
• Provide basic patient care and support.
• Strong communication with care team.

Aufgaben

• Performs clinical care per treatment plan including vitals, specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Collects data to assess patient strengths and limitations.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as directed by the RN.
• Provides input to the RN and other staff on patient progress toward goals.
• Maintains a safe environment conducive to healing.
• Assists in orienting new admissions and building therapeutic relationships.
• Reports safety concerns to the charge nurse promptly.
• Gathers patients for groups and may co-lead group sessions.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Kenntnisse

Facilitation of positive coping

Human growth & development

Patient documentation

Communication

Ausbildung

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Jobbeschreibung

Vanderbilt Health is seeking staff to provide patient care under RN supervision across our clinical programs. The role supports physical, emotional and psychological care, helping maintain a therapeutic environment and collaborating with the care team to meet treatment goals.

The position emphasizes safety, patient interaction, and participation in group activities, with duties extending to routine assessments and essential documentation, aligned with our commitment to compassionate care.