Mental Health Technician: Compassionate Psychiatric Care & Safety

Sun-Behavioral-Columbus; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sun-Behavioral-Columbus is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct patient care under licensed nursing staff. The role involves monitoring patients, recording vital signs, and supporting therapeutic activities within a safe, structured environment.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EHR, participating in treatment teams, and assisting with de-escalation and safety procedures as directed by RNs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• One year of behavioral health technician experience preferred.
• Some college classes may be substituted for experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN/LPN direction.
• Perform vital signs, intake/output, and communicate changes to RN.
• Observe behavior and mental status; report to the RN.
• Assist with restraints and de-escalation under policy.
• Document accurately in EHR and Nursing Assessment forms.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and CQI activities.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and a therapeutic environment.

Connaissances

Patient care

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

De-escalation

Safety awareness

HIPAA compliance

Formation

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

CNA certification (preferred)

Outils

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Description du poste

Sun-Behavioral-Columbus is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct patient care under licensed nursing staff. The role involves monitoring patients, recording vital signs, and supporting therapeutic activities within a safe, structured environment.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EHR, participating in treatment teams, and assisting with de-escalation and safety procedures as directed by RNs.