Behavioral Health Technician - Emergency Dept - 40 hours day/night
Job title: Behavioral Health Technician - Emergency Dept - 40 hours day/night in Boston, MA at Boston Children's Hospital
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Job description: DepartmentPediatrics-Emergency MedicineAutoReqId80427BRStatusFull-TimeStandard Hours per Week40Job Posting CategoryNursing SupportJob Posting DescriptionThe Behavioral Health Technician will be responsible for:
- Provides one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
- Closely monitors and maintains the safety of patients. Observe behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
- In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducts environmental checks and helps identifies risk factors.
- Aids with the implementation of safety measures, such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches, as warranted.
- Responds to and assists with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress.
- Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, prevents elopement and calls for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement.
- Identifies patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
- Actively monitors patients and the environment with particular attention to safety concerns.
- May perform vital signs and assist with Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Completes patient care documentation and administrative duties
- Under the direction of Registered Nurse, may assist practitioners performing medical procedures.
- Working 40 hours/week, day/night rotations, or straight nights, and every other weekend, 8 and 12 hour shifts.
- High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree preferred
- BLS (Basic Life Support) within three months of hire
- Welle De-escalation training within one month of hire for new hires at this level.
- Six months of practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting preferred