Behavioral Tech III (Part-time) | Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

Job Purpose:

• The Behavioral Tech III position is integral to the efficient functioning of the Inpatient Units. They will, by virtue of their role, have primary patient contact and, in that role, will have influence on patient treatment and progress. As such, Behavioral Techs are professional staff members with responsibility for maintenance of a secure therapeutic milieu in cooperation with a variety of disciplines, most importantly the nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Help with the admission of consumers, including taking vital signs, bath and shampoo, if necessary, body check, checking for hazardous objects, 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
• Ability to successfully complete initial and annual Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) physical restraint training and verbal de-escalation training.
• Take vital signs routinely, and as indicated by the Charge/Unit Nurse, and report any significant changes or elevations.
• Carry out assigned duties in caring for consumers who require more than routine observation and care.
• Assist in the organization and execution of consumer group/recreational activities.
• Assist Unit Secretary and nursing personnel with discharge procedures, such as getting consumer ready, gathering consumers’ belongings and stripping consumer’s beds.
• The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance.