Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health AssociateTrustPoint Hospital is hiring full-time and part-time Behavioral Health Associates. We are seeking passionate direct care professionals that are dedicated to behavioral health. If you are looking for unparalleled growth opportunities and are wanting to make a meaningful impact in your community, this is the position for you!TrustPoint Hospital is a 217-bed, state-of-the-art treatment center providing comprehensive medical and psychiatric services on both inpatient and outpatient bases. We deliver exceptional care to adults and geriatrics needing acute physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult, adolescent, geriatric psychiatry, and medical psychiatry.We offer an extensive array of benefits to our valued team members. Current offerings encompass:Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverageHealth savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) optionsCompany-paid basic life & AD&D insuranceDisability benefits401(k) retirement plan with a company matchEmployee assistance program (EAP) and employee discount programPaid holidays for work-life balancePaid time off (PTO)Tuition reimbursement opportunities for career advancementEssential Functions:Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment.Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.Assist in providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients, significant others, and staff.Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.May obtain patient's vital signs, height, and weight as assigned and document in patient record.Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.Other Functions: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.Education/Experience/Skill Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.Licenses/Designations/Certifications: CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.