What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCH TECH position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Technician is accountable to the basic standard of practices as defined in the Behavioral Health Technician Performance Standards. She/He participates as a member of the patient care team following completion of the formalized orientation program and nursing tech program. The Behavioral Health Tech functions under and is responsible to the staff nurse and Director of Behavioral Health Services. Ability to observe and obtain information, understand the range of treatment needed by patients and report significant findings to appropriate care givers to ensure that appropriate care is provided to adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
REQUIREMENTS
The Behavioral Health Technician is accountable to the basic standard of practices as defined in the Behavioral Health Technician Performance Standards. She/He participates as a member of the patient care team following completion of the formalized orientation program and nursing tech program. The Behavioral Health Tech functions under and is responsible to the staff nurse and Director of Behavioral Health Services. Ability to observe and obtain information, understand the range of treatment needed by patients and report significant findings to appropriate care givers to ensure that appropriate care is provided to adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
REQUIREMENTS
- Preferred High School Diploma
- Less than 2 years Previous experience as a Behavioral Health Technician preferred. Required
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR - AHA Healthcare Provider
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
