Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Tech I

As a Behavioral Health Tech I, your ability to anticipate needs, communicate effectively and demonstrated compassion greatly assists in the successful treatment and rehabilitation of all patients.

Attributes

• One (1) year of clinical experience in a patient care setting or related experience
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Patient Care. Provide direct care and clinical services to patient on an individual basis, including activities such as daily living, social and psychiatric rehabilitation as directed by the RN; communicate with patient effectively and ensure they have access to required services; inform RN of any patient changes
• General Assistance. Perform general cleaning and upkeep in department including cleaning patient rooms and equipment, stock required supplies and check equipment in treatment rooms; assist with setup, procedures and evaluation
• Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation of patient's response to treatment

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range: $17.85 - $20.00

Rochester Regional Health