Behavioral Health Technician I - Behavioral Health Unit Job at Akron Children's, Akron, OH

V3NNYXpmMXdEeGJRM1RiakhRR21jaTRRQXc9PQ==
  • Akron Children's
  • Akron, OH

Job Description

Part-Time: 24 Hours Per Week 
3rd Shift: 7pm - 7:30am
Monday - Friday w/Rotating Weekends/Holidays
Behavioral Health Unit

Summary:
The Behavioral Health Technician I, under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse, supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, age 5-17, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit or emergency department. Responsibilities:
  • Collects data and contributes to the assessment, planning, intervening and evaluation of individualized care and plan of care for assigned patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
  • Provides direct care to patients according to Hospital policy and procedure as delegated, and as a team, with licensed RNs.  Assists the nurse and other direct care staff in the provision of physical care and clinical intervention as assessed by client needs.
  • Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively. Plan and participate in educational, social and recreational activities for individuals and groups of patients in accordance with treatment plan goals.
  • Documents in the medical record according to established policies.
  • Encourages patients to perform or assists them in the performance of activities of daily living.
  • Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
  • Maintains on-going communication with the treatment team and charge nurse regarding observations of patients' medical and behavioral symptoms and the care provided. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
  • Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
  • Takes initiative to ensure that unit environment is maintained. Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
  • Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity.
  • Conduct proactive safety rounds throughout the units, monitoring the milieu. Conduct Environmental Safety Rounds each shift and document/report any unsafe conditions as well as any security violations. Monitor visiting hour activity assuring no visiting takes place in patient rooms, no contraband is passed off by visitors to patients, and milieu remains calm.
  • Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
  1.  Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
  2. Proficiency in computerized documentation is preferred.
  3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Education and Experience

  1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.   Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree for counseling, psychology, social work or related degree, or nursing preferred.  Associate degree is preferred.
  2. Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
  3. Years of experience: 0 to 2 years' experience
  4. Years of experience supervising: None
Part Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs

About Akron Children's

Connections working at Akron Children's More Jobs from This Employer Return to Search Results

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Shift work, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

Similar Jobs

Clinical Management Consultants

Hospital Director of Human Resources HR Job at Clinical Management Consultants

 ...collaborate with leaders in determining position allocation and staffing alternatives. The Director of HR Human Resources will staff...  ...will negotiate outside labor contracts with contingency staffing agencies. Recommends and implements policies and procedures related to... 

Medasource

Medical Safety Writer Job at Medasource

 ...Position: Medical Technical Writer Duration: 12+ months Job Description: The Medical Technical Writer is responsible for...  ...degree in a relevant field, such as technical writing or life sciences ~3+ years of experience in technical writing for procedures (... 

Louisiana State University

Director of Strategic Initiatives for Golf Job at Louisiana State University

 ...complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Director of Strategic Initiatives for Golf Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM Athletics - Ops - Department... 

Seaworld

Lifeguard Roles (Paid American Red Cross Trainings Included) Tampa Job at Seaworld

 ...-working, we'd love to have you join our team! Become a licensed Lifeguard and come make a splash on the island! All American Red Cross Trainings included after passing swim test prerequisite and hired for one of our Lifeguard roles! Aquatic Attraction Guard... 

Cathers Home Furniture Interior Design

Senior Interior Designer Job at Cathers Home Furniture Interior Design

 ...Overview We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Interior Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion...  ...solving abilities with a keen eye for aesthetics Ability to work independently, as well as with a team Thrives in a fast-...