What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) - Day Shift position at MIND 24-7?
Join MIND 24-7: Transforming Mental Health Care, 24/7
At MIND 24-7, we are revolutionizing behavioral health care by providing immediate, accessible, and around-the-clock mental health support. Our walk-in mental health facilities are open 24/7, every single day, because mental health crises don't wait, and neither do we. With services including Psych Express Care (rapid 2-3 hour interventions), Psych Crisis Care (intensive stabilization), and Psych Progressions (outpatient therapy and IOP services), we are making a real impact. We are growing and looking for passionate professionals to join us. If you're ready to be part of an innovative, fast-growing company that's redefining mental health care, MIND 24-7 is the place for you.
***Tuesday - Thursday 9am - 9pm ***
The Behavioral Health Technician (Patient Care Coordinator) oversees the comfort and engagement of the patient during their stay for stabilization. Patient Care Coordinators are trained to assist the patient and clinical team in maintaining calm and therapeutic milieu. They assist the nursing team in obtaining both vitals and point of care testing. They intervene in the administration of Seclusion and Restraint as appropriate.
Essential Job Functions:
- Travels to other clinics as necessary.
- Responsible to maintain the safety and comfort of patients during their stay in the center
- Conducts security screening and inventories property of individuals upon admission to the facility
- Intervenes with escalated individuals using therapeutic techniques for de-escalation and performs restraints/seclusions when needed to ensure the individual's safety and the safety of others.
- Lifts, moves and transports individuals, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
- Assists individuals with activities of daily living to include eating, bathing, dressing, toileting and transferring.
- Conducts and documents individual's vitals and reports all questionable results to the RN/Physician attending the individual.
- Conducts and documents all BAL, urine drug screens and urine pregnancy tests.
- Documents all services and significant individual interactions in the electronic health record. Monitors and documents patients Q30.
- Responsible for maintaining and ensuring the cleanliness of the facility and designated assigned unit.
- Performs light cleaning of interior center, collects soiled linen, and launders individuals clothing when needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Depending on setting, may also:
- Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with all ages, children, teens and adults
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain upon hire.
With a passion for hiring and retaining the best, MIND 24-7 offers the most competitive benefits in the market for full-time Team Members! Included are medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, company paid life insurance and disability, voluntary plans, discounted gym memberships, 401K with company contribution and generous paid time off along with holidays.
