<p>Position Summary</p> <p>We're looking for a Behavioral Health Tech to join our Central Staffing Office/Float pool to provide basic 1:1 patient observation/care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, across all of our inpatient units.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provides one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs. </li><li>Closely monitors and maintains the safety of patients. Observe behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols. </li><li>In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducts environmental checks and helps identify risk factors. </li><li>Aids with the implementation of safety measures, such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches, as warranted. </li><li>Responds to and assists with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress. </li><li>Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, prevents elopement and calls for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement. </li><li>Identifies patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations. </li><li>Actively monitors patients and the environment with particular attention to safety concerns. </li><li>May perform vital signs and assist with Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse. </li><li>Completes patient care documentation and administrative duties </li><li>Under the direction of Registered Nurse, may assist practitioners performing medical procedures </li><li>Working day/night rotating, and every third weekend. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>A HS Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred. </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>BLS (Basic Life Support) within three months of hire </li><li>Welle De-escalation training within six months of hire </li><li>Six months of practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting preferred </li></ul>