Behavioral Health Technician - Emergency Dept - 24hr - Days

Behavioral Health

Location: Henry Ford Southfield Providence Hospital

Unit: Emergency Department

Shift: Days / 7a-730p / 2x12 hour shifts per week

Responsibilities

Provides direct behavioral health patient care.

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. - Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred. - Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. No additional preferences.