Change Agent- MHT- Residental- PRN DAYS

Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

MAPLES is seeking a Change Agent Mental Health Technician (MHT) for PRN daytime shifts in Baton Rouge, LA. You will support patient care, assist clinicians, and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment under nursing supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and BLS and non-violent crisis intervention certifications. Prior behavioral health and clinical setting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years old.
• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
• One year experience in a clinical setting required.
• BLS certification required.
• Non-violent crisis intervention certification required.

Responsabilités

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples.
• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program.
• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies.
• Observe patients per prescriber orders and facility policy; report significant findings to shift nurse.
• Conduct safety rounds and document findings.
• Assist with management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior.
• Document client activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by nursing staff.

Connaissances

Behavioral health experience

Clinical setting experience

Formation

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Non-violent crisis intervention certification

Description du poste

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Change Agent- MHT- Residental- PRN DAYS

MAPLES - BTR PRN Service Worker Baton Rouge, LA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 3287

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
• One year experience in a clinical setting required
• Certification in Basic Life Support
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples
• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program
• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions
• Assists in the provision of maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies
• Observes patients in accordance with prescriber orders and facility policy; documents and reports findings to shift nurse immediately if behavior and/or activity is significant
• Conducts and documents safety rounds per policy
• Provides assistance in management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior, in accordance with hospital training and policy
• Documents client activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by the nursing staff and determined by facility policy
• Assists patients in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed. This may include hygiene, grooming, toileting, eating, and other functions
• Displays flexibility and willingness to work with others
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and offers solutions; discusses with appropriate personnel (i.e., supervisors)
• Consistently demonstrates vision, foresight, good judgment, and customer sensitivity
• Models productive, healthy behavior, and interactions with co-workers, clients, and others
• Performs job with efficiency necessary to complete assignments within established time frames and procedural guidelines
• Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources
• Deals constructively with stress
• Offers and accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately to direction
• Is punctual in all aspects of work and adheres to the attendance and dress code policy
• Exhibits good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm, empathic attitude
• Shows respect for the dignity and worth of others
• Demonstrates a high sense of personal integrity
• Performs other duties and special projects as required

REPORTING & ACCOUNTABILITY

The Change Agent reports to and is accountable to the Director of Nursing.