What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Tech PRN position at Spectrum Health?
About Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises three hospitals, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.
Scope of work
Para-professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a patient(s) during a designated time frame. He / She is an integral member of the behavioral health team. The behavioral health team generally includes psychiatry, psychology, nursing and social work. As part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the population served. This population would potentially include adults, or children in some agencies. He / She ensures that compassionate, engaged care meets / exceeds quality standards. Also provides care in an efficient safe manner consistent with Michigan Mental Health Code standards of care. He / She is responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients, ensuring safety of the environment, interacting appropriately with patients and families individually and / or in group settings and identifying environmental factors impacting the patient's treatment. Will also identify self-care, cultural, ethnic, spiritual and educational needs of the patient, family and / or significant others. Working with the interdisciplinary team, they will help develop, implement and revise the plan of care. Implements the physicians' treatment plan, the Individual Plan of Care, assists nursing with ADLs, vitals, observes and reports on patient progress and documents appropriately.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- psychiatric unit experience Preferred
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals. Learn more .
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph
Department Name
Medical Services - St Joseph
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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