Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician

McLaren Health Care Corporation; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated patient care associate to work under an RN, providing therapeutic care and monitoring patients’ conditions in Pontiac, MI. You will assist with activities of daily living and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include observing patients, leading therapeutic activities, aiding admissions and discharges, and ensuring adherence to HIPAA and OSHA regulations. This is a full-time position with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or enrollment in Nursing program with mental health clinical rotation completed.
• High school diploma with behavioral health training or three years direct patient care in inpatient psychiatric or related setting.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in human services field or science.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients’ behavior, listens to concerns, and records condition and services performed.
• Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Assists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
• Helps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing.
• Restraints patients who may become physically violent.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Education

Associate's degree in human services field or science

Student currently enrolled in accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation

High school diploma and completion of Behavioral Health training program through the US Armed Services

High school diploma with three years providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting

High school diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or working as security officer in a hospital setting

Job description

McLaren Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated patient care associate to work under an RN, providing therapeutic care and monitoring patients’ conditions in Pontiac, MI. You will assist with activities of daily living and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include observing patients, leading therapeutic activities, aiding admissions and discharges, and ensuring adherence to HIPAA and OSHA regulations. This is a full-time position with day shifts.