- For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team.
- Competent in positive and professional interactions with individual patients and families
- Knowledge of drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms
- Effective understanding and application of de-escalation techniques
- Knowledge of appropriate and safe restraint management processes
- Demonstrates a positive demeanor that allows for respectful and courteous interaction with all external and internal customers.
- Works cooperatively and effectively with others with
- Able to adapt to changes in the workplace
- Basic computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
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- Monitors the patient and environment for safety concerns
- Assists with promoting a positive age-appropriate therapeutic and educational atmosphere.
- Uses approved and appropriate de-escalation techniques and interventions
- Responds to patient care needs and issues
- Assists patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Collaborates with nursing to assist with any patient needs.
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- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Programs
- Credit Union
- Long-Term Disability Leave
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Behavioral Health Tech - Winchester, MA, United States - Beth Israel Lahey Health
Description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
32
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Contributes to the Hospital's mission by servicing the needs of the behavioral health patients. Assumes responsibility for providing skilled, creative, high quality care to patients under the direction of an ED Registered nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and responsibilities in collaboration with ED clinical staff. Works effectively and collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to enhance the smooth delivery of quality patient care. This position will have an impact on improving quality and safety to patients in the ED.
The role includes but it not limited to the use of skilled communication and diversion techniques, collaboration with outside services and face-to-face interaction with patients at the bedside to ensure patient and employee safety.
Job Description:
WORK SCHEDULE:
32 hours/week; Choose 11 am-7:30 pm OR 3-11:30 pm. The schedule includes every other weekend
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in a career in the Mental Health field. If you want to make a positive difference in the world, this role is for you.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
Degree in psychology or related field with theoretical as well as practical knowledge
Experience
Preferred:
Previous related experience.
Knowledge of the care of the Behavioral Health Patient and Family unit.
Other Skills/Knowledge
Required:
Preferred:
LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
JOB FUNCTIONS:
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
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