Behavioral Health Safety Technician - Adolescent BH

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary The Behavioral Health Safety Technician observes, documents, and reports patient behavior. They utilize principles of therapeutic communication and de-escalation in order to build rapport with individuals, assist with groups, and maintain an overall healthy milieu. They support patients with following the expectations and daily schedule of the unit. As needed, they may be assigned to other roles within behavioral health, such as PSA and VMT. Responsibilities Conducts and records patient observations at specified intervals Observes patients on surveillance equipment in an uninterrupted, continuous manner as assigned Conducts and documents routine environmental safety inspection of the unit per shift Reports any and all safety, security issues immediately upon observation Utilizes principles of therapeutic communication while engaging patients in 1:1 and group interventions Assists in supporting patients to follow unit schedule and expectations Promotes a safe, secure, and therapeutic milieu Serves as patient safety attendant (PSA/1:1) as assigned Assists with patients' personal and room hygiene, ensuring that patient rooms are orderly and clean Applies standard precautions and other principles of infection control. Cleans equipment, patient and work areas as necessary Communicates changes in patient behavior, interactions, and physical condition to nursing staff Ensures hand-off communication between staff regarding patients and areas of environmental concern Applies principles of de-escalation and assists nursing with the application of restrictive intervention, as necessary Qualifications Hired candidates will be expected to obtain and hold Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Intervention certifications upon employment. Training will be provided. Required High school diploma or equivalent. Effective verbal and written communication. Interpersonal skills necessary for work in an inpatient psychiatric setting. 1 year of Behavioral Health Tech experience Preferred 1-2 years of related experience in psychiatry or related human service field. Level 1 American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) Certification Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr