What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral and Mental Health Technician - FT Nights SR position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Work Shift
Night
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
7 : 00 AM
Shift End Time
7 : 30 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture : People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Provide individual treatment plan of care, therapeutic interventions, and quality patient safety monitoring services under supervision of a licensed professional.
Experience
Experience working in a healthcare setting OR Academic healthcare related courses
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s preferred
Experience working in a mental health or behavioral health setting
Psychology or healthcare related academic course or certifications
Mental health technician certification
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification Summary
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Completion of Marcus Crisis Prevention Program within 90 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to remain calm and manage verbal / physical responses in stressful situations
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skills Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Job Responsibilities
Implements plan of care interventions as established by Behavioral Health Care Team.
Maintain a safe environment for the patient through situational awareness, crisis prevention strategies and plan of care-initiated interventions.
Complies and promotes compliance with all behavioral health related policies and guidelines to protect patient, self, and others from harm.
May perform / document components of safety monitoring and general care needs (behavior support interventions, eating, hydration, and / or elimination).
Accurately documents data collected & behaviors observed on assigned patient in EMR, according to established time frames.
Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with behavioral and mental health patients.
Monitors for behavior changes and employs crisis prevention and de-escalation strategies.
May accompany patient to medical procedures to maintain therapeutic interventions and behavioral support.
Participates in transfer of care; communicates any special considers, care priorities, and support needs as appropriate.
Maintains patients’ rights, including the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.
Performs other responsibilities as required.
Professional Mandatory Required
Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements as defined by unit and system by due date.
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