Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Float - day/night rotating

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Behavioral Health, Nursing Support

Job Posting Description

Position Summary
We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Tech to join our Central Staffing Office/Float pool to provide basic 1:1 patient observation/care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, across all of our inpatient units.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
• Closely monitors and maintains the safety of patients. Observe behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducts environmental checks and helps identify risk factors.
• Aids with the implementation of safety measures, such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches, as warranted.
• Responds to and assists with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress.
• Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, prevents elopement and calls for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement.
• Identifies patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
• Actively monitors patients and the environment with particular attention to safety concerns.
• May perform vital signs and assist with Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Completes patient care documentation and administrative duties
• Under the direction of Registered Nurse, may assist practitioners performing medical procedures
• Working day/night rotating, and every third weekend.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent.  Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) within three months of hire
• Welle De-escalation training within six months of hire
• Six months of practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting preferred

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only