UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
Behavioral Health Technician
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial, Harvey, Illinois, United States, 60426
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Behavioral Health Technician
role at
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
This range is provided by UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr
Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital
as a
Behavioral Health Technician
in the
Inpatient Psychiatry
department. This position is a
100% onsite opportunity . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
With the leadership of the Director and the Clinical Supervisor, The
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
works with the treatment team to ensure complete coordination of the patient treatment plan from admission through discharge. The BHT utilizes a variety of therapeutic models as appropriate to the clinical situation, but primarily has a brief therapy/cognitive behavioral therapy focus. The
BHT
provides assistance in regard to inappropriate behavior by any patient and works with patients who present a dual problem, Co-Occurring Substance Use, and Mental Health Disorders.
The
Behavioral Health Technician
will facilitate educational sessions, structured groups and psycho-educational groups in accordance with the patient's plan of care. They will utilize interactive processes, which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families or significant others, and provide high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment.
Essential Job Functions
De-escalates patients utilizing CPI techniques
Participates in application of seclusion/restraints when appropriate; provides monitoring of patients in such situation; completes appropriate documentation, including restriction of rights forms
Provides supportive care to patients and families.
Conducts safety rounds
Assists patients in conflict resolution
Role models stress management
Ensures the milieu maintains a therapeutic environment
Incorporates Recovery principles in all therapeutic interventions
Documents interventions in a succinct and goal directed manner using DAR format
Recognizes and reports abuse/neglect situations as required by law
Provides support, sets limits, and/or facilitates learning from the situation when providing situational 1:1 interventions
Adheres to group rules and scheduled groups start and end on time.
Follows group content outlines in group manual and individualizes groups to needs of current patient population
Engages patients to participate of all patients as appropriate in community meetings
Interacts with parents/significant others to answer programming questions, patient progress, etc
Facilitates assigned groups in ways which encourage and require maximum patient participation and interaction, appropriate to functional level of group members
Must have good knowledge of the principles and practice of psychiatric and addiction treatment
Completes annual department competency checklist
Required Qualifications
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
CPI certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire
High School diploma
2 years prior experience working with patients with addiction issues
Preferred Qualifications
Behavioral Health or related experience providing care to patients within at least the last five years
Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction/ Psychology- Bachelors prepared candidates will receive an additional $1.25 an hour to their base rate
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE
Shift: 12-hour shifts
Work Location: Onsite
Unit/Department: Inpatient Psychiatry
CBA Code: SEIU
Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Behavioral Health Technician
role at
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
This range is provided by UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr
Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital
as a
Behavioral Health Technician
in the
Inpatient Psychiatry
department. This position is a
100% onsite opportunity . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
With the leadership of the Director and the Clinical Supervisor, The
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
works with the treatment team to ensure complete coordination of the patient treatment plan from admission through discharge. The BHT utilizes a variety of therapeutic models as appropriate to the clinical situation, but primarily has a brief therapy/cognitive behavioral therapy focus. The
BHT
provides assistance in regard to inappropriate behavior by any patient and works with patients who present a dual problem, Co-Occurring Substance Use, and Mental Health Disorders.
The
Behavioral Health Technician
will facilitate educational sessions, structured groups and psycho-educational groups in accordance with the patient's plan of care. They will utilize interactive processes, which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families or significant others, and provide high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment.
Essential Job Functions
De-escalates patients utilizing CPI techniques
Participates in application of seclusion/restraints when appropriate; provides monitoring of patients in such situation; completes appropriate documentation, including restriction of rights forms
Provides supportive care to patients and families.
Conducts safety rounds
Assists patients in conflict resolution
Role models stress management
Ensures the milieu maintains a therapeutic environment
Incorporates Recovery principles in all therapeutic interventions
Documents interventions in a succinct and goal directed manner using DAR format
Recognizes and reports abuse/neglect situations as required by law
Provides support, sets limits, and/or facilitates learning from the situation when providing situational 1:1 interventions
Adheres to group rules and scheduled groups start and end on time.
Follows group content outlines in group manual and individualizes groups to needs of current patient population
Engages patients to participate of all patients as appropriate in community meetings
Interacts with parents/significant others to answer programming questions, patient progress, etc
Facilitates assigned groups in ways which encourage and require maximum patient participation and interaction, appropriate to functional level of group members
Must have good knowledge of the principles and practice of psychiatric and addiction treatment
Completes annual department competency checklist
Required Qualifications
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
CPI certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire
High School diploma
2 years prior experience working with patients with addiction issues
Preferred Qualifications
Behavioral Health or related experience providing care to patients within at least the last five years
Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction/ Psychology- Bachelors prepared candidates will receive an additional $1.25 an hour to their base rate
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE
Shift: 12-hour shifts
Work Location: Onsite
Unit/Department: Inpatient Psychiatry
CBA Code: SEIU
Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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