What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician - Harrisburg, PA (PRN) position at Connections?

Overview

Night Shifts Available. Full-time, PRN
Shift Differential for Nights and Weekends
3 ph shift differential Friday / Saturday / Sunday nights
2 ph shift differential Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday nights
2 ph shift differential Saturday / Sunday days
We're not just behavioral health people-we're crisis people.Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster. Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction. We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and we're finding better ways to do it every day.Our storyOriginally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nation's largest and most studied crisis response centers and is currently expanding to more states. Since opening our doors, we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do : The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for managing and maintaining the safety and well-being of individuals and staff within the unit, ensuring high standards of care, and support for both adults and youth. This role involves conducting vital signs assessments, assisting individuals with daily needs, and providing exceptional customer service. The specialist will also accurately document services provided and significant interactions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Registration and Documentation :
Register individuals for services, including verifying Medicaid eligibility, enrolling in a health plan, and confirming third-party insurance coverage.
Collect necessary authorizations and release of information documents.
Accurately document all services and significant individual interactions in the EHR.
Visitor Management :
Greet and receive visitors, ensuring security by following established procedures, monitoring the logbook, and issuing visitor badges.
Safety and Security :
Conduct security screenings and inventory personal property upon admission.
Provide orientation to the Observation Unit and Short-term Inpatient Unit, educating individuals on their rights, grievance processes, expectations, and facility rules in accordance with Pennsylvania State regulations.
Maintain unit safety through continuous monitoring and intervention.
Use therapeutic techniques to de-escalate situations with escalated individuals and performing restraints or seclusions when necessary to ensure safety. Monitor individuals in seclusion or mechanical restraints every 15 minutes.
Direct Care Support :
Assists individuals with activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
Lift, move, and transport individuals using proper body mechanics and accident prevention techniques.
Conduct and document vital signs, blood alcohol levels (BAL), urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests, reporting any questionable results to the RN or attending physician.
Legal and Compliance Responsibilities :

Attend court-ordered hearings when subpoenaed, serve as a witness on petitions, and provide testimony as needed.

Facility Maintenance :

Ensure the cleanliness of the facility and assigned units by performing light cleaning, collecting soiled linens, and laundering individuals' clothing as necessary.

Maintain overall safety and hygiene within the facility.

Additional Duties :

Monitor and document individuals' status every 15 minutes.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operation and safety of the facility.QualificationsWhat You'll Bring :

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of behavioral health experience

Comfortable working with Youth and Adult population

Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques

National Provider Identifier (NPI) or ability to obtain an NPI prior to the start date

Must pass the following background checks

Child Abuse Clearance

FBI Criminal Background Check

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check

Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card

The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employmentIt would be great if you had :

Certified training (Safe Clinch, CPR First Aid, therapeutic options, etc.)

Completion of CNA or Patient Care Tech program

Current Notary or have the ability to become a notary within the first 90 daysWhat We Offer : Full-time only :

Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families

Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)

Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)

401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)

Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidaysAll employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time) :

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform

After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k PlanConnections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance employer.The typical hiring range for this role is : $19.25 - $22.00 per hour.#indpaEEO StatementConnections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

Salary : $19 - $22

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Behavioral Health Technician - Harrisburg, PA (PRN) job openings

Behavioral Health Technician - Harrisburg, PA (PRN)

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician - Harrisburg, PA (PRN) position at Connections?

What is the career path for a Behavioral Health Technician - Harrisburg, PA (PRN)?

Job openings at Connections

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Behavioral Health Technician - Harrisburg, PA (PRN) jobs in the Harrisburg, PA area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Behavioral Health Technician - Harrisburg, PA (PRN) jobs in the Harrisburg, PA area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!