BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN WEEKEND

divh2Behavioral Health Technician Weekend/h2pDelivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care. Performs and/or assists with patient care needs including activities of daily living as directed. Interacts with patients, makes pertinent observations of patients behaviors, reports and records same. Remains with and observes assigned patients in a one-to-one situation including off-unit time if necessary. Assists in developing an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes. Plans and initiates patients activities including facilitating and documenting group sessions. Assists in preparation for inspection and surveys. Provides and participates in educational activities including family education. Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies. Performs patient observations per unit policy. Performs unit safety checks, including room checks, per unit policy. Understands and utilizes principles of non-violent crisis intervention including handling, restraining and secluding agitated patients using the least restrictive means. Other duties as assigned./ppRequired Qualifications/pulliCompletion of Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field./liliStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment./liliStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliOne (1) year experience in an acute psychiatric inpatient setting, mental health crisis response service or related behavioral health program./li/ulpLicense, Certification Clearances/pulliCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program./liliAct 33 with renewal/liliAct 34 with renewal/liliAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal/li/ulpPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work/pulliIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)./li/ulpTravel may be expected locally between System locations/ppEqual Employment Opportunity/ppIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations./ppDisclaimer/ppThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice./ppWork Environment/ppEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never/ppExtreme Heat/ppExtreme Cold/ppHeights/ppConfined Spaces/ppExtreme Noise(85dB)/ppMechanical Hazards/ppUse of Vibrating Tools/ppOperates Vehicle (company)/ppOperates Heavy Equipment/ppUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices/ppRotates All Shifts/pp8 Hours Shifts/pp10-12 Hours Shifts/ppOn-Call/ppOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)/ppTravel Between Sites/ppDirect Patient Care/ppRespirator Protective Equipment/ppEye Protection/ppHead Protection (hard hat)/ppHearing Protection/ppHand Protection/ppFeet, Toe Protection/ppBody Protection/ppLatex Exposure/ppSolvent Exposure/ppPaint (direct use) Exposure/ppDust (sanding) Exposure/ppEthylene Oxide Exposure/ppCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure/ppBlood/Body Fluid Exposure/ppChemicals (direct use) Exposure/ppMist Exposure/ppWax Stripper (direct use)/ppNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure/ppIonizing Radiation Exposure/ppLaser Exposure/ppPhysical Demands/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never/ppBending (Stooping)/ppSitting/ppWalking/ppClimbing Stairs/ppClimbing Ladders/ppStanding/ppKneeling/ppSquatting (Crouching)/ppTwisting/Turning/ppKeyboard/Computer Operation/ppGross Grasp/ppFine Finger Manipulation/ppHand/Arm Coordination/ppPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)/ppCarry/ppTransfer/Push/Pull Patients/ppSeeing Near w/Acuity/ppFeeling (Sensation)/ppColor Vision/ppHearing Clearly/ppPulling/Pushing Objects Overhead/ppReaching Above Shoulder Level/ppReaching Forward/ppLifting Floor to Knuckle - ###/ppLifting Seat Pan to Knuckle - ###/ppLifting Knuckle to Shoulder - ###/ppLifting Shoulder to Overhead - ###/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required./ppEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/div