Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time - Midnights - Wyandotte

Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time - Midnights - Wyandotte Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, performs a variety of direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or for mentally ill and imbalanced patients. Provides positive interactions and safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing. Notifies manager of any significant patient care issues. Education / Experience Required High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired) Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients Certifications / Licenses Required Maintain active BLS certification Must complete WELLE training within first three months of becoming a Behavioral Health Technician (location specific) Maintain active WELLE certification Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Shift: Night Job Union Code: Not Applicable This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affifiant Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health System