Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time (Nights) - Terre Haute Regional Hospital - Terre Haute, IN

Position responsibilities:
Participates in providing a therapeutic environment through acceptance of patient behavior and guidance toward socially acceptable behavior. Interprets information needed to identify patient requirements relative to age specific needs

Participates in the development, review and implementation of interdisciplinary treatment plans under guidance of RN

Supervises and participates with patients in group or individual recreational, social, and related activities under the direction of the program therapist and/or charge nurse

Provides for patient safety and comfort through attention to general health and assistance and guidance in cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, and nourishment; maintains an attractive and comfortable unit environment. Provides for patient and unit safety through patient search, room searches as assigned and continued safety monitoring

Performs basics nursing procedures as required, i.e., bathing, feeding, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oral hygiene, etc

Responsible for observing patients’ behavior, charting and reporting any significant physical or mental changes to the nurses on duty

Assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients

Keeps confidential conversations and information concerning patients

Maintains familiarity with emergency procedures and functions as a team member in emergency situations

Participates in staff development classes, meetings, and staff conferences as directed

Assists with acting out or combative patients, helping to seclude or restrain if necessary

Assists in escorting to medical service areas, and diagnostic test, and in the administration of ECT

Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment of the unit and keeping unit and milieu in proper order

Maintains awareness of and participated in quality assurance activities to promote continuous quality improvement

Floats to other units as needed

Performs efficiently with CPCS. Maintains ongoing training and proficiency with CPCS

Attend Code of Conduct training course annually.

Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to HCA’s Code of Conduct.

Demonstrates conduct that is reflective of THRH’s commitment to HCA’s Code of Conduct.

Understands and satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate to the age of the patient served (adults, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric, and parents of neonates)

Adheres to the Standards of Behavior for Terre Haute Regional Hospital as per the Customer Relations Policy

Qualifications

Essential educational/licensure, skills and experience:
At least 18 years of age.

High School diploma or GED in addition to the afore mentioned requirements.

Prior mental health experience in a medical setting.

Certifications: BLS and Crisis Prevention Certification must be maintained throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital

Valued but not required educational/licensure, skills and experience:

One (1) year of college education, preferably with courses in psychology and sociology or documented evidence of Mental Health Technician training or applicable training.