Behavioral Tech III - Shift 1 | Inpatient Psychiatric Units (1235)

Job Purpose:

• The Behavioral Tech III position is integral to the efficient functioning of the Inpatient Units. They will, by virtue of their role, have primary patient contact and, in that role, will have influence on patient treatment and progress. As such, Behavioral Techs are professional staff members with responsibility for maintenance of a secure therapeutic milieu in cooperation with a variety of disciplines, most importantly the nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help with the admission of consumers, including taking vital signs, bath and shampoo, if necessary, body check, checking for hazardous objects, listing valuables and personal possessions, and orienting the consumer to the unit.
• Assist in individual needs assessment, treatment plan formulation and implementation, if necessary, for your unit
• Attends treatment team meetings and provides information relative to child's adjustment in the home, if necessary, for your unit
• Learn and apply to the daily routine, as soon as possible, the principles of mental health nursing.
• Observe all consumers closely, at all times, never leaving consumers unattended.
• Report all pertinent observations, changes in physical signs or symptoms, changes in emotional behavior and consumer's eating habits to the Charge/Unit Nurse.
• Ability to successfully complete initial and annual Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) physical restraint training and verbal de-escalation training.