Behavioral Health Technician (50325)

Salary Range $20.71 - $20.71 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level High School

Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician assists the nursing staff in the screening, admission, care and discharge of voluntary and involuntary clients of the Inpatient Unit.

Essential Job Functions:

• Takes patient vital signs accurately per policy and procedures or medical orders 100% of the time

• Double checks accuracy of vital sign readings and records and reports any abnormal findings (as described in policies and procedures) immediately to staff nurse 100% of the time

• Observes unit patients for abnormal behaviors, changes in physical status, or behavioral changes and reports such findings to the appropriate team member 100% of the time

• Completes all assigned or scheduled client activities, including gr...