Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician — Direct Patient Care

Independence Health System Careers; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health/SVC staff member to deliver patient care per hospital policies at our Latrobe location.

Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care, observation, documentation, and participation in educational activities to promote health and self-care. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Psychology or related field and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field is required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, independent thinking and sound judgment are essential.
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care per hospital policies and standards.
• Assists with activities of daily living and patient care needs as directed.
• Observes patients, notes behaviors, and reports findings.
• Maintains one-to-one supervision of assigned patients as required.
• Assists in developing education for patient care coordination and health promotion.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Independent thinking

Critical thinking

Judgment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health/SVC staff member to deliver patient care per hospital policies at our Latrobe location.

Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care, observation, documentation, and participation in educational activities to promote health and self-care. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Psychology or related field and strong leadership and communication skills.