What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Behavioral Health Technician position at Haven Behavioral Healthcare?
Shifts: Full-Time Days
Why Haven of Philadelphia?
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia provides inpatient psychiatric stabilization and treatment to adults and older adults experiencing acute symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood swings or psychosis. Services are provided by psychiatrists, nurses, therapists and other professional staff who are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our patients.
Position Summary
- Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care to patients as assigned.
- Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.
- Observe whether specialized services may be needed and communicate to the Charge Nurse/RN.
- Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating.
- Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests.
- Report changes in patient's condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse/RN, including agitation, high-risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating, sleeping, and toileting patterns
- Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation
- Provide support and direct assistance to patients who are unable to attend to their activities of daily living by assisting them with meals, daily grooming, ambulation and toileting as needed.
- Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to the Charge Nurse/RN.
- Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs.
- Facilitate educational/activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials. Recommend alternative activities based on patient functioning level and treatment plan.
- Monitor vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
Qualifications
In accordance with the emergency regulation issued by the City of Philadelphia requiring hospital workers to be fully vaccinated, all employees and contractors of Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia are required to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Haven Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, and veteran or disability status.
