Inpatient Behavioral Health Tech - Evening/Night Shift

Dover Behavioral Health System; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Behavioral Health System is a 104-bed acute care psychiatric hospital in Dover, Delaware. The Mental Health Technician will provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents, monitor safety, and assist in admissions and treatment planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include conducting observation rounds, planning and leading group therapy programs, and participating in codes to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field highly recommended.
• One year of direct work experience in a behavioral health environment including leading groups, de-escalating behaviors, and managing multiple clinical diagnoses.
• Experience in an inpatient setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents with a wide range of disorders, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Monitor patients closely and conduct observation rounds, prioritizing patient safety as the top concern.
• Participate in treatment planning by identifying patients' problems, needs, and strengths.
• Assist in the admission process, including vital sign assessment, safety searches, specimen collection, and patient orientation.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct group therapy programs for patients.
• Participate in hospital codes as necessary for unit safety, partnering with the Charge Nurse to ensure successful shift operations and maintaining an engaging, therapeutic environment for high patient satisfaction.

Skills

Group leadership

De-escalation techniques

Observation and safety monitoring

Clinical diagnosis management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (preferred)

Job description

Dover Behavioral Health System is a 104-bed acute care psychiatric hospital in Dover, Delaware. The Mental Health Technician will provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents, monitor safety, and assist in admissions and treatment planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include conducting observation rounds, planning and leading group therapy programs, and participating in codes to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.