Job Overview
Helping people feel better isn’t just about the treatment we give – the relationships we create and the compassion we share are just as important. Carondelet hospitals make a difference in the lives of our communities and the lives of those we work alongside every day. We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment.
From your first day, you’ll be part of a group of some of the most talented nursing professionals united in a common goal to care for those in our community. Ready to work with awe-inspiring teammates who are dedicated to making a difference? Join us in going above and beyond.
Behavioral Health Tech Full Time Days Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician will function as support to licensed behavioral health personnel. With minimum supervision the BHT provides therapeutic services and individualized patient care with particular attention to the mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and the family.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide specific care under the direction of licensed behavioral health personnel and ensure that activities of daily living are provided including hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
Provide crisis intervention, didactic, and activity groups for patients. Demonstrate basic knowledge of psychiatric medications.
Demonstrate the ability to handle disruptions in the milieu without injury to patients or staff by applying effective therapeutic interventions.
Collaborate in the development, implementation, monitoring, review, and revision of treatment plans and treatment goals.
Monitor patients taking medication.
Perform patient care: Accucheck, vital signs, height & weight, Intake & Output procedures, and any specimen collection.
Assist with food delivery and tray pick-up. Assist patients with meals. Monitor intake.
Process patient admissions and transfers from other units. Complete appropriate procedures of belongings and clothing inventory, contraband checks, and medications. Assemble chart and initiate observation checklist.
Complete daily routine: morning vital signs, shift report, assignments and assignment sheet, patient and Family Education forms, and chart checks.
Complete nightly routine: Lights out, chart stuffing/filing, chart audits, discharge summary,
Follow discharge process: retrieve items from the safe, disposition of belongings, chart broken down. Complete discharge documentation including Inventory form and patient satisfaction survey.
Maintain orderliness of environment of care. Maintain temperature, lighting, and noise control.
Maintain orderly storage of equipment, return all equipment used, label and report any malfunctioning equipment.
Provide crisis intervention, didactic, and activity groups for patients. Demonstrate basic knowledge of psychiatric medications.
Demonstrate the ability to handle disruptions in the milieu without injury to patients or staff by applying effective therapeutic interventions.
Collaborate in the development, implementation, monitoring, review, and revision of treatment plans and treatment goals.
Monitor patients taking medication.
Perform patient care: Accucheck, vital signs, height & weight, Intake & Output procedures, and any specimen collection.
Assist with food delivery and tray pick-up. Assist patients with meals. Monitor intake.
Process patient admissions and transfers from other units. Complete appropriate procedures of belongings and clothing inventory, contraband checks, and medications. Assemble chart and initiate observation checklist.
Complete daily routine: morning vital signs, shift report, assignments and assignment sheet, patient and Family Education forms, and chart checks.
Complete nightly routine: Lights out, chart stuffing/filing, chart audits, discharge summary,
Follow discharge process: retrieve items from the safe, disposition of belongings, chart broken down. Complete discharge documentation including Inventory form and patient satisfaction survey.
Maintain orderliness of environment of care. Maintain temperature, lighting, and noise control.
Maintain orderly storage of equipment, return all equipment used, label and report any malfunctioning equipment.
Maintain licensing regulations and policy requirements for treatment of clients, treatment plans, crisis management, and ethical behavior.
Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Complete work in accordance to specific standards with minimal supervision.
Follow patient safety procedures including patient identification, observation, and crisis management. Perform all duties in a safe manner with respect to the safety of self and others.
Operate a multiple-line telephone. Utilize voice messaging appropriately. Relay information pertaining to patient care within scope of practice in a timely manner to other team members.
Level 2 – Proficient (in addition to above duties)
- Promote awareness of differing cultural, social, and religious needs among patients, family and caregivers.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks according to urgency. Develop a routine that allows for maximum use of time. Exhibit ability to effectively multitask.
Level 3 – Subject Matter Expert (in addition to above duties)
- Practice problem solving techniques by verbalizing proper steps to take during a confrontational situation.
- Participate in quality improvement measures within the department.
- Serve as a preceptor for new Behavioral Technicians and assist with training new staff.
Qualifications:
THE BEVIORAL HEALTH TECH FULL TIME DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
Preferred: Associates or Bachelors Degree in behavioral health related field.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: Current CPR, CPI (or equivalent). (Can obtain during orientation).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: Six weeks of Behavioral Health work experience.
Preferred: Two years of Behavioral Health experience on an acute, inpatient psychiatric unit providing direct care to patients.
Skills
Required: Must possess excellent human relations skills.
Preferred: Able to conduct therapeutic individual and or group activities for patients.
Knowledge
Required: Must have a working knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology, commonly prescribed psychiatric medications, and ability to meet the unique needs of the client population.
Preferred: Basic computer skills.
Required: Must be 21 years old per Arizona Admin Code R9-20-204.
Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends. Must be able to perform all duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics. Must be able to transport self to various sites as required. When using own vehicle must have valid Arizona drivers’ license and proof of insurance that meets the minimum standards of the state of Arizona.
JOB:
Behavioral Tech
PRIMARY LOCATION:
Tucson, Arizona
FACILITY:
Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time
SHIFT TYPE:
Days
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
