Behavioral Health Technician

Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.29 - $24.69 / hour The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range. Job Summary and Qualifications Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high-quality comprehensive patient care Displays respect for patients’ integrity, patient information and patient rights Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries Demonstrates efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse Assists with maintaining patients’ activities of daily living Demonstrates ability to maintain a safe environment Documentation of observations and baseline measurements in the medical record Qualifications you will need Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr