Inpatient Psychiatric Care Support Specialist

WellSpan Medical Group; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Ephrata, PA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the psychiatric inpatient unit. You will support the professional staff in caring for psychiatric patients and help maintain a therapeutic environment within the unit.

Key responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and documenting observations. A High School Diploma or GED and BLS are required, CNA certification preferred, with CPT/Law clearance as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certificate or some college social science coursework preferred.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Clearance per PA Child Protective Services Law required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients with safety and a therapeutic environment in mind.
• Assists team members in care and evaluation of patients.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Checks patient's vital signs and documents observations.
• May apply physical restraints or assist with placing a patient in seclusion under physician or RN supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Social science coursework

Job description

WellSpan Health in Ephrata, PA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the psychiatric inpatient unit. You will support the professional staff in caring for psychiatric patients and help maintain a therapeutic environment within the unit.

Key responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and documenting observations. A High School Diploma or GED and BLS are required, CNA certification preferred, with CPT/Law clearance as applicable.