Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit - Full-Time 36 hrs./week - Night Shift
Eligible for Full-Time Benefits
Shift: Nights 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. Rotating Weekends.
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.
Required Qualifications:
- BLS Provider certification from American Heart Association within 1 month of hire/transfer.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience, Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention.
- Behavioral Health Experience is an asset.
- Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health preferred.
- Minimum associate's degree preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, teamwork mindset, fast-paced environment.