Kindred Healthcare
Behavioral Health Technician - Weekend - Full Time
Kindred Healthcare, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
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ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Behavioral health Technician is responsible for conducting functional analyses of patient behavior, participating as a member of the treatment team, contributing to the master treatment plan, and implementing appropriate interventions from the plan. The Behavioral Health Technician conducts individual and group psychoeducation, leisure activities, and life-skill training and coaching for all patients. The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for safety monitoring of patients and of the unit.
Essential Functions
Assumes personal responsibility for maintaining professional development such as BLS and de-escalation training and certification
Observes and monitors patient’s status according to patient monitoring standards, policies, and procedures
This may include completion of vital signs, weight log, intake and output, dietary intake, Q15 minute behavioral round sheets, admission checklists, or other progress or milieu notes
Reports patient complaints or other concerns in a timely manner
Provides verbal and written input to nursing staff via ongoing reporting and end of shift report so patients’ needs, and care can be prioritized
Demonstrates proficiency and skill in providing care to patients, orienting to the unit, transport, de-escalation, teaching of coping skills, conflict resolution, problem solving skills, assistance with activities of daily living, admission & discharge procedures, response to codes, use of de-escalation techniques and life coaching skills
Demonstrates effective on-going observations and evaluation of patient/family response to the interventions, reports changes in condition to the nurse assigned
Demonstrates the ability to co-lead patient psycho-educational groups on the unit as well as provide care in a manner that is consistent with the master treatment plan
Takes initiative to ensure that active treatment is occurring on the unit as scheduled and encourages all patients to participate in unit groups and programming
Provide timely and accurate information on patients’ behaviors and progress to the interdisciplinary team.
Serves in a Supervisory or Lead role, as requested
Conduct individual life coaching, psycho-educational and supportive counseling to assigned patients and in accordance with master treatment plan goals
Provide leadership and/or co-leadership of group therapy sessions related to leisure skills, life skills, and psychoeducation
Lead and/or actively participate in the management of acute behavioral episodes using approved de-escalation techniques
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Ability to adjust to changes in a professional manner
Flexibility around working hours to meet patient and unit needs
Ability to intervene quickly in an emergency to move patients away from the situation and maintain patient, staff, and personal safety
Ability to be involved in a physical escort, hold or restraint to minimize the risk of injury to patients or staff
Must adhere to regularly scheduled hours and plan absences in advance to assure the unit staffing and safety
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Licenses/Certifications
BLS Certification
De-escalation training and certification strongly preferred; mandatory completion within 90 days of hire
Experience
1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting
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ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Behavioral health Technician is responsible for conducting functional analyses of patient behavior, participating as a member of the treatment team, contributing to the master treatment plan, and implementing appropriate interventions from the plan. The Behavioral Health Technician conducts individual and group psychoeducation, leisure activities, and life-skill training and coaching for all patients. The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for safety monitoring of patients and of the unit.
Essential Functions
Assumes personal responsibility for maintaining professional development such as BLS and de-escalation training and certification
Observes and monitors patient’s status according to patient monitoring standards, policies, and procedures
This may include completion of vital signs, weight log, intake and output, dietary intake, Q15 minute behavioral round sheets, admission checklists, or other progress or milieu notes
Reports patient complaints or other concerns in a timely manner
Provides verbal and written input to nursing staff via ongoing reporting and end of shift report so patients’ needs, and care can be prioritized
Demonstrates proficiency and skill in providing care to patients, orienting to the unit, transport, de-escalation, teaching of coping skills, conflict resolution, problem solving skills, assistance with activities of daily living, admission & discharge procedures, response to codes, use of de-escalation techniques and life coaching skills
Demonstrates effective on-going observations and evaluation of patient/family response to the interventions, reports changes in condition to the nurse assigned
Demonstrates the ability to co-lead patient psycho-educational groups on the unit as well as provide care in a manner that is consistent with the master treatment plan
Takes initiative to ensure that active treatment is occurring on the unit as scheduled and encourages all patients to participate in unit groups and programming
Provide timely and accurate information on patients’ behaviors and progress to the interdisciplinary team.
Serves in a Supervisory or Lead role, as requested
Conduct individual life coaching, psycho-educational and supportive counseling to assigned patients and in accordance with master treatment plan goals
Provide leadership and/or co-leadership of group therapy sessions related to leisure skills, life skills, and psychoeducation
Lead and/or actively participate in the management of acute behavioral episodes using approved de-escalation techniques
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Ability to adjust to changes in a professional manner
Flexibility around working hours to meet patient and unit needs
Ability to intervene quickly in an emergency to move patients away from the situation and maintain patient, staff, and personal safety
Ability to be involved in a physical escort, hold or restraint to minimize the risk of injury to patients or staff
Must adhere to regularly scheduled hours and plan absences in advance to assure the unit staffing and safety
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Licenses/Certifications
BLS Certification
De-escalation training and certification strongly preferred; mandatory completion within 90 days of hire
Experience
1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting
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