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BERKSHIRE PSYCHIATRIC & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, P.C. · 5 months ago

Behavioral Health Technician

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Haven Behavioral of Albuquerque is a facility providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring a safe and efficient treatment environment while communicating effectively with the treatment team.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse

Observe whether specialized services may be needed and communicate to the Charge Nurse/RN

Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating

Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests

Report changes in patients’ condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse/RN, including agitation, high-risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating, sleeping, and toileting patterns

Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations, using approved interventions

Initiate and/or participate in provision of emergency medical care when indicated

Provide support and direct assistance to patients who are unable to attend to their activities of daily living by assisting them with meals, daily grooming, ambulation and toileting as needed

Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care. Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to the Charge Nurse/RN

Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs

Facilitate educational/activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials. Recommend alternative activities based on patient functioning level and treatment plan

Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and/or policies by patients, visitors, and staff

Review assignment sheet and program designated communication tools each shift, i.e. communication log, bulletin boards, etc

Facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment

Remain on-duty until coverage for subsequent shift arrives on unit and has received verbal report

Ensure all patient valuables retained at the hospital during inpatient stay are recorded and stored per policy

Ensure patients are discharged with all personal belongings, medications, prescriptions, discharge, and referral information

Perform environmental and safety rounds and complete environmental check sheet as assigned. Act to mitigate risk and report identified problems to the Charge Nurse/RN

Comply with National Patient Safety Goals and provide immediate feedback if non-compliance is identified

Interact with patients, family members, external entities and internal staff professionally and respectfully

Work collaboratively with all treatment team members to create a treatment environment that supports the facility’s mission to provide exemplary patient care and customer service

Act to preserve patient and family dignity and safety

Documentation for medical records and reports is timely, legible, thorough, and in required format

Document as required including patient observations/activity, patient education and incident reports

Other duties as assigned