Behavioral Health Tech

Description The Behavioral Health Technician contributes to the achievement of quality care and optimal patient outcomes by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and by providing structure and emotional support to patients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist the RN in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment per NMMC policy. Consistently obtain shift reports and assignments from RN at the beginning of each assigned shift. Maintain prescribed levels of patient observation, including 15" checks, visual observation and 1:1 patient monitoring as needed. Conduct safety checks and secures sharps in accordance with NMMC policy. Conduct patient and environmental searches in accordance with NMMC policy. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of unit guidelines. Provide therapeutic supervision of patients. Demonstrate principle of therapeutic relationships when interacting with patients/families. Monitor and report mental and behavioral status changes. Employ techniques of behavioral management and utilize the least restrictive intervention in the patient care setting. Assist the RN in implementing the treatment plan to ensure optimal patient outcomes per NMMC policy. Consistently and accurately report patients' status, behavior, and progress towards treatment goals. Consistently implement interventions identified in assigned patients' treatment plans. Reinforce patient teaching as directed by the treatment team. Facilitate therapeutic group activities. Maintain hospital safety through the appropriate response to psychiatric emergencies per NMMC hospital policy. Consistently follow all NMMC policies and procedures regarding restraint and seclusion. Responsible for patient and employee safety as it applies to their work environment. RequirementsEDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma is required. Though preferred, no previous training or experience is BLS certification within 90 days of hire. MOAB certification within 6 months of hire. WORK HABITS: Demonstrates the ability to work independently and is accountable for own actions. Shows initiative and follow-through. Respond appropriately to workload changes during the shift. Display excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, physicians, patients and their families. Demonstrates productivity at work (makes good use of down time). Performs duties willingly and enthusiastically. Returns from breaks, meals, meetings and in-services in a timely manner. Uses appropriate and available resources, following established policies, to promote patient safety. Promptly reports patient safety occurrences in accordance with established hospital policies. Takes appropriate actions when safety issues are identified (reports hazardous situations to appropriate person, removes malfunctioning equipment, etc.). Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, compassionate and functional under stressful situations. Adheres to the NMMC Code of Conduct at all times. Northern Maine Medical Center