What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician- CONTINGENT- Day Shift in Southfield position at Henry Ford Health System?
Department: Psychiatric Nursing
CONTINGENT- Henry Ford- Southfield Campus- Day Shifts 7:00am-7:30pm with rotating weekends & major holidays; Availability to pick up PM shifts as well
GENERAL SUMMARY :
Provides direct behavioral health patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
- Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association
- Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred. -
- Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. No additional preferences.
- Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
- Department: Psychiatric Nursing Unit 001
- Shift: Rotating
- Union Code: Not Applicable
