Behavioral Health Technician Psyc Unit - Full Time 36 Hrs./week - Days - Warren

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit - 36 Hours - Days

Eligible for Full-Time Benefits

Shift: Days 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, alternating weekend schedule.

General Summary:

Provides direct behavioral health patient care.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Certification/Licenses Required:

• 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/Licenses Preferred:

• Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.

Education/Experience Required:

• 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.

Education/Experience Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health preferred
• Minimum Associates Degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork mindset, fast-paced environment