Behavioral Tech II - Shift 1 | Southlake Road to Home

JOB SUMMARY: The Behavioral Tech II position is integral to the efficient functioning of the assigned unit(s). They will, by virtue of their role, have primary consumer contact and, in that role, will have influence on consumer treatment and progress. As such, Behavioral Techs are professional staff members with responsibility for supervision and assistance in daily living skills, ensuring safety and well-being of consumers, as well as maintenance of a clean, secure therapeutic environment in cooperation with a variety of disciplines, most importantly the nursing staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification with or without an accommodation. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Help with the admission of consumers, including taking vital signs, listing valuables and personal possessions, and orienting the consumer to the unit.

Assist in individual needs assessment, treatment plan formulation and implementation, if necessary, for your unit

Learn and apply to the daily routine, as soon as possible, the principles of mental health nursing.

Observe all consumers closely, never leaving them unattended.

Report all pertinent observations, changes in physical signs or symptoms, changes in emotional behavior and consumer’s eating habits to the Charge/Unit Nurse.

Observe and report consumer’s reactions to visitors or telephone calls.

Report feelings and ideas expressed verbally by consumers.

Encourage consumers to interact with other consumers and staff, to participate in the social life of the unit, including recreational and occupational therapy.

Assist in the organization and execution of consumer group/recreational activities.

Take vital signs routinely, and as indicated by the Unit Nurse, and report any significant changes or elevations.

Encourage consumers to respect the rules and regulations of the unit and give physical and emotional support as it is needed.

Encourage and assist, as necessary, consumers to meet their own physical needs such as showering, shaving, oral hygiene, grooming care of hair and manner of dress.

Encourage maintenance of cleanliness and neatness in all living and recreational areas, and make sure all consumer areas are clean, neat and uncluttered at the end of each shift.

Carry out assigned duties in caring for consumers who require more than routine observation and care.

Make checks at least every 60 minutes on all consumers, increasing checks to every 15 minutes when ordered by the unit nurse and/or practitioner

Assist in the management of impulsive, violent or uncooperative consumers.

Check any unusual sounds, report suspicious behavior of consumers or visitors, report difficulties with visitors, check consumer’s rooms for hidden hazardous objects or medications, and search and record items brought into consumers.

Assist unit staff with discharge procedures, such as getting consumer ready, gathering consumers’ belongings and stripping consumer’s beds.

Escort and monitor consumers to areas outside the unit to complete routine lab work or attend outings, as necessary.

Monitor/Prepare meals and ensure compliance with prescribed diet

Never leave the unit without permission of the Unit Nurse, and then only if the Unit Nurse is not alone, there must always be two personnel on the unit. If required, ensure proper documentation is completed in SmartCare system

Monitor the self-administration of medication for assigned programs

Monitor consumers for undesirable side-effects to medication and informs unit nurse when necessary

Monitor supply needs and notify staff when supplies are low, put away supplies when they arrive

Run errands and do other jobs as requested by the leadership.

Ability to drive and transport others when/or if needed

Participate consistently in all in-service training programs.

Ability to successfully complete initial and annual Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) defensive technique training and verbal de-escalation training.

The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance.

The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.

Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations