Behavioral Health Technician — Stable Full-Time with Benefits

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Nurse Aide to support Behavioral Health Outpatient services at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, Dewey unit. You will assist with ADLs, orient patients and families, and escort them to tests, meals and activities, while monitoring safety and documentation.

Role requires BLS certification and CPI crisis intervention training; no prior experience required. Full-time position with a 34-hour work week and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Nurse Aide certification in good standing with the state registry.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA).
• Annual hospital-based certifications (DNV, DHS, CARF or equivalent) maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor patients' activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Orient patients and families to the unit and hospital.
• Escort patients to tests, meals, activities; supervise and manage behavior.
• Record vital signs and document observations in medical records.
• Defuse crises and report incidents; maintain safety and therapeutic environment.
• Perform patient rounding and document findings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing Assistant program

CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Nurse Aide to support Behavioral Health Outpatient services at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, Dewey unit. You will assist with ADLs, orient patients and families, and escort them to tests, meals and activities, while monitoring safety and documentation.

Role requires BLS certification and CPI crisis intervention training; no prior experience required. Full-time position with a 34-hour work week and comprehensive benefits.