Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for working closely with patients and providing the necessary support.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Maintains an orderly and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Monitors patients and redirects patients when necessary.
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Places patients on a therapeutic agreement when necessary.
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Shares observations regarding patient behaviors and other relevant information.
- Responds to unusual or emergency situations and notifies the appropriate staff.
- Performs search of patients and their belongings according to protocol.
- Assists with the completion of required paperwork upon patient admission.
- Orients newly admitted patients to Livengrin policies, expectations and daily schedule.
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Performs patient rounds and roll call and documents accordingly.
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Performs room searches as required.
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Conducts educational lectures to patient population in a professional and competent manner.
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Monitors patient meetings and lectures.
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Documents necessary information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
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Supports the clinical and nursing staff as needed.
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Completes inventory of various items and restocks forms and handouts related to patient orientation and other programs.
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Monitors and records refrigerator temperature in patient residences as required.
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Ensures accuracy of departmental logs and files accordingly.
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Handles patient admission in conjunction with nursing staff during overnight hours.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
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High School Diploma or its equivalent.
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Knowledge of substance use disorder through training, education or personal experience.
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CRS or CPS certification through PCB preferred.
