Behavioral Health Technician - Patient Care & Support

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support patient care in the adolescent unit. The role includes collecting vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, facilitating group activities, and documenting observations for the care team.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols within a dynamic behavioral health environment. Training and ongoing development are provided to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic clinical support skills required.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in a behavioral health setting.
• Effective team building skills.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Obtains initial information from patient/guardian and documents on assessment form (vital signs, height, weight).
• Assists with unit orientation and patient rights briefing.
• Supports cleansing and safety tasks per policy.
• Participates in structuring the milieu and group activities.
• Monitors patient status and reports changes to Charge Nurse.
• Documents observations and interventions in patient charts.

Skills

Basic clinical support

Confidentiality

Team building

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or two years of college

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support patient care in the adolescent unit. The role includes collecting vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, facilitating group activities, and documenting observations for the care team.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols within a dynamic behavioral health environment. Training and ongoing development are provided to ensure high-quality patient care.