Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
Behavioral Health Technician - Claudia Black Center
Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, Wickenburg, Arizona, us, 85358
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Behavioral Health Technician – The Meadows Main Campus – Wickenburg At Meadows Behavioral Health we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!
Who are we? Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry. We offer a range of specialized programs, including residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment. We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co‑occurring disorders. We offer state‑of‑the‑art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence‑based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field.
Who are you? Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 75% of our current top‑level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.
Job Overview As the Behavioral Health Technician you will provide basic patient care under the direction of the nursing staff with a focus on patient safety. Perform general and specialized data collection, clerical and administrative duties in support of the program.
Essential Duties
Promotes patient safety through awareness of the environment of care and in all action that involve patient care.
Communicates patient safety issues quickly, clearly and effectively.
Performs ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating; intervenes appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation (i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations) using approved interventions.
Participates with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care.
Reports factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to the Charge Nurse/RN.
Assists in the admission and discharge of patients.
Conducts luggage searches for all admits and may conduct room searches as assigned.
Obtains and reports accurate vital sign readings. Accompanies patients on appointments.
Provides 1:1 and Line of Sight monitoring for patients when ordered.
Performs unit clerk duties, including data collection, clerical, and administrative duties, completing all appropriate documentation according to the policies and procedures of the facility.
Conveys information in English with others to give, take and process information; utilizes telephone extensively.
Maintains confidentiality of information, multitasks, coordinates projects, and records/transcribes general and specific meeting minutes.
Works independently and collaboratively.
Communicates with other staff to relay concerns and observations involving patient safety.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
CPI, CPR / First Aid; Valid State Driver’s License if required by State Law and operating a company vehicle.
In addition to state requirements, one year of acute inpatient with psychiatric care experience preferred.
We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as Safety Sensitive positions and, in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.
Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Meadows Behavioral Health provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process, please reach out to hr@meadowsbh.com.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare by 2x.
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Employment Type
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Industries
Mental Health Care
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Behavioral Health Technician – The Meadows Main Campus – Wickenburg At Meadows Behavioral Health we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!
Who are we? Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry. We offer a range of specialized programs, including residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment. We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co‑occurring disorders. We offer state‑of‑the‑art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence‑based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field.
Who are you? Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 75% of our current top‑level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.
Job Overview As the Behavioral Health Technician you will provide basic patient care under the direction of the nursing staff with a focus on patient safety. Perform general and specialized data collection, clerical and administrative duties in support of the program.
Essential Duties
Promotes patient safety through awareness of the environment of care and in all action that involve patient care.
Communicates patient safety issues quickly, clearly and effectively.
Performs ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating; intervenes appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation (i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations) using approved interventions.
Participates with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care.
Reports factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to the Charge Nurse/RN.
Assists in the admission and discharge of patients.
Conducts luggage searches for all admits and may conduct room searches as assigned.
Obtains and reports accurate vital sign readings. Accompanies patients on appointments.
Provides 1:1 and Line of Sight monitoring for patients when ordered.
Performs unit clerk duties, including data collection, clerical, and administrative duties, completing all appropriate documentation according to the policies and procedures of the facility.
Conveys information in English with others to give, take and process information; utilizes telephone extensively.
Maintains confidentiality of information, multitasks, coordinates projects, and records/transcribes general and specific meeting minutes.
Works independently and collaboratively.
Communicates with other staff to relay concerns and observations involving patient safety.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
CPI, CPR / First Aid; Valid State Driver’s License if required by State Law and operating a company vehicle.
In addition to state requirements, one year of acute inpatient with psychiatric care experience preferred.
We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as Safety Sensitive positions and, in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.
Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Meadows Behavioral Health provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process, please reach out to hr@meadowsbh.com.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare by 2x.
Seniority Level
Entry Level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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