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Avera Health · 6 months ago

Behavioral Health Technician II | Behavioral Health | Adult Unit

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20.75/hr - $31.50/hr

1+ years exp

Avera Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality patient outcomes. The Behavioral Health Technician II role involves providing physical and psychological care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, participating in treatment plans, and ensuring patient safety and well-being.

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Responsibilities

Works with individual patients in a 1-on-1 setting or in a group setting that is consistent with the nursing care needs of the patient and the inter-disciplinary treatment plan

Participates in the daily inter-disciplinary treatment team meeting as needed, providing input in terms of patient behaviors and interactions with others

Implements suicide precautions as needed

Assesses changes in patient’s condition/behavior and notifies RN

Assists with patient and family programs as well as being continually cognizant of the safety and welfare of all participants

Assists with the activities of daily living care of the patients to include, but not limited to: vital signs, collection of specimens, and other general nursing care procedures

Assesses individual patient needs and provides input in creating and modifying the nursing care plan and assists with implementing necessary therapeutic activities

Maintains accurate and concise records, documenting promptly all pertinent information in the patient’s EMR

Assesses impending agitation and escalation of behavioral changes and participates in the behavioral management of these patients

Researches, plans, and implements the updating and development of new therapeutic patient groups with oversight from the Programming Committee

Qualification

In PsychologyBehavioral managementPatient careCrisis Response PlanEMR documentationTeam collaborationCommunication skillsCritical thinkingConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's Psychology, Social Work, criminal justice, education, behavior analysis, health or social sciences, counseling, alcohol studies, liberal arts, or any other human services and/or medical field

Preferred

1-3 years related experience

Benefits

Student Loan Repayment: This BHT position is eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Company

Avera Health

Avera Health, an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, is committed to making a positive impact in the health and wellness of persons and communities.

Founded in 1897

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

5001-10000 employees