What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician- Days position at ThedaCare?
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work / life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -
- Lifestyle Engagement
e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
About ThedaCare!
Summary :
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Greets patients upon admission to the Behavioral Health unit, provides unit orientation and sets behavioral expectations during the patient stay on the union. Assists in implementing delegated treatment plan interventions. Observes, encourages and records the patient involvement in activities of daily living, individualized gains towards prescribed interventions and psychosocial interactions. The Behavioral Health Technician is highly vigilant in supervising and minimizing risks of all patients. Continuously serving as a professional role model and understands the programs, values and structure in support of the recovery goals. Due to the high visibility and significant patient interaction, this position is frequently the first responder to a variety of patient situations i.e. codes, behavioral outburst, attempts to introduce contraband and medical issues. The Behavioral Health Technician establishes rapport and trust with patients and adjusts therapeutic approach to acuity, age, gender and cultural considerations.
Job Description :
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :
QUALIFICATIONS :
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WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
I understand that this is a summary of job responsibilities and does not create contractual terms and conditions and is subject to change in order to meet organizational needs. My employment with ThedaCare is "at-will".
I have read and understand the job description for my position. I agree to comply with the corporate policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As team member, I understand my duty to report any suspected violation of law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor or the Corporate Compliance Officer.
Team Member Signature Date
UNIT DETAILS (Behavioral Health- Neenah Hospital) :
This 19 bed unit serves a great purpose in the community treating various health needs. Our compassionate team is comprised of Psychiatric hospitalists, RN's, CNA's, Occupational Therapists, mental health therapists, utilization specialists, and administrative professionals. This environment allows for collaboration and learning on a daily basis. Our team is dedicated to the highest quality of care and fosters great learning opportunities.
SCHEDULE :
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
36 Scheduled FTE :
0.9 Location :
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt :
