Behavioral Health Tech

Job Summary

(This position is non-certified)

To assist nursing staff in meeting the clients' biopsychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and cultural needs while functioning as an integral part of the treatment team.

Functions and Duties

• Provides direct patient care activities as directed by the licensed nursing staff in accordance with defined departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for clients assigned.
• Communicates client status and any changes in condition to Charge nurse in a timely manner.
• Responds promptly and cooperatively to direction given by licensed staff.
• Records client information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Takes and records client's blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and capillary blood glucose testing including quality controls. Informs nurse of abnormal results immediately.
• Records clients' food intake, output, hours of sleep, as appropriate.
• Monitors clients and documents appropriately according to risk precaution level.
• Maintains a safe environment monitoring continuously for any harmful contraband.
• Attends in-services, training, and meetings as required.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
• Adheres to staffing and scheduling policy (to include use of overtime).
• Follows chain of command resolving any issues or problems identified.
• Maintains an active role in maintaining customer service.
• Precepts and trains other employees as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years experience in a health care or related setting required.
• Certification not required.
• Obtains and maintains basic life support (BLS) certification within 6 months of employment.
• Obtains and renews annually or as recommended by departmental leadership crisis de-escalation certification.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required.
• Requires grasping and reaching with hands/arms.
• Ability to lift up to, but not limited to 25 pounds when assisting clients, turning clients or assisting client with activities.
• Requires bending, stooping, and walking.
• Requires good body mechanics to prevent injury.