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Behavioral Health Tech PRN

  • Req #: 301674
  • Job Category: Behavioral & Social Work Services
  • Location: Killeen, TX
  • Pay Range: $16.37 – $26.19
  • Location Type: On-site
  • Facility: AdventHealth Central Texas

Our promise to you:

Continuing your journey with AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Job Description:

  • Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and report observations and concerns to the registered nurse or behavioral health clinician.
  • Implements patient-centered care and trauma-informed care.
  • Creates and supports a therapeutic environment for safe treatment implementation.
  • Performs observation rounds on assigned patients, documenting in real time, in order to detect behavior patterns.
  • Utilizes clear and positive communication skills to assess and provide therapeutic intervention for patients' and families' needs and concerns.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry

• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws

• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education:
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Field of Study:
• in a Social Science

Work Experience:
• Of Position-Related Experience [Preferred]• Of work experience in an Inpatient/24-hour-per-day mental health/substance abuse setting. [Preferred]

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Qualification Requirements:

High School Grad or Equiv (Required), Technical/Vocational SchoolBasic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) – Accredited Issuing Body, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$16.37 – $26.19

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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