What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital?
Description
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, seeks passionate, creative, and goal-oriented team members. We provide evidence-based mental health care, including programs for child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery, and restoration. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to build a career that touches lives.
We offer:
- New competitive pay rates
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Expansive benefits package
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive leadership and culture
As a overnight shift Behavioral Health Technician on our adult unit you will:
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Responsible for conducting functional analyses of patient behavior, participating as a member of the treatment team, contributing to the Master Treatment Plan and implementing appropriate interventions from the plan.
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Conducts individual and group psycho-education, leisure activities and life- skill training and coaching for all patients.
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Responsible for safety monitoring of patients and of the unit.
Qualifications
As a Behavioral Health Technician you will have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- BLS, CPI
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1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
