Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Behavioral Health Unit - St. Elizabeth Youngstown

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

* This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

SHIFT/SCHEDULE

Shift: Full Time = 36 Weekly Hours - Day Shift

Shift Time: 7:00am - 7:30pm

This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the RN, the BHT II provides direct patient care and participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.  Assists licensed nursing staff by performing technical skills and assisting patients with activities of daily living on the unit.  Ability to execute all tasks contained in BHT I job description. Facilitate psych-educational groups, co-facilitate group psychotherapy assigned. Promotes and maintains a safe environment conducive to healing and health promotion. Performs active milieu assessment while assigned to safety rounds.

Performs screening on admission related to services needed.

Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situations.

EDUCATION:

2 year/Associates Degree or related health field, 5 years exp if no degree

Preferred:

4 year/Bachelors Degree or related health field, no experience required if BA

Basic Life Support Certification Required

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

Adult Behavioral Health Unit - St. Elizabeth

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.