Behavioral Health Technician II | Acute Unit Position Available In Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Location:

Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls WorkerType:

Regular Work Shift:

Rotatingdays/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actualpay rate dependent upon experience. $20.75 – $31.50 PositionHighlights This position may be eligible for a $3,000 Sign on BonusWhy is Behavioral Health important? The Avera Behavioral HealthAcute Unit is a short term inpatient unit with safety andstabilization as the primary focus for patients. During patient’sstay on the Acute unit, patients actively participate in healthyliving and expressive therapies which include art, music andfitness therapy. You will enjoy this Behavioral Health setting ifyou are someone that: Enjoys patient focused care with a team thatis dedicated to quality patient outcomes Likes working with theAdult population as well as their families Has a passion helpingpatients with conditions such as Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Bipolar,Depression, Addictive disorders Appreciates an active, challengingcare environment that requires critical thinking. Values autonomousprofessional nursing practice. Possesses motivation to help createand deliver high-quality patient care in an energizing teamenvironment.

Position Highlights:

Acute unit is a 18 bed unitOpportunity to meet 60 coworkers and work in a positive environmentOpportunity to change the lives of your patients Self-schedulingprogram Varied Shifts; 72hrs/2wks You Belong at Avera Be part of amultidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of MovingHealth Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. ABrief Overview Provides physical and psychological care to patientsunder the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assumesresponsibility and accountability for individual actions andoutcomes of patient care delivered. What you will do Works withindividual patients in a 1-on-1 setting or in a group setting thatis consistent with the nursing care needs of the patient and theinter-disciplinary treatment plan. Participates in the dailyinter-disciplinary treatment team meeting as needed, providinginput in terms of patient behaviors and interactions with others.

Implements suicide precautions as needed. Assesses changes inpatient’s condition/behavior and notifies RN. Assists with patientand family programs as well as being continually cognizant of thesafety and welfare of all participants. Assists with the activitiesof daily living care of the patients to include, but not limitedto: vital signs, collection of specimens, and other general nursingcare procedures. Assesses individual patient needs and providesinput in creating and modifying the nursing care plan and assistswith implementing necessary therapeutic activities. Maintainsaccurate and concise records, documenting promptly all pertinentinformation in the patient’s EMR. Assesses impending agitation andescalation of behavioral changes and participates in the behavioralmanagement of these patients. Researches, plans, and implements theupdating and development of new therapeutic patient groups withoversight from the Programming Committee. Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential job function satisfactorily including having visualacuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability tocommunicate effectively with others, hear, understand anddistinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and thoselisted above are representative of the knowledge, skills, andabilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as theaccommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Bachelor’s Psychology, Social Work, criminal justice, education,behavior analysis, health or social sciences, counseling, alcoholstudies, liberal arts, or any other human services and/or medicalfield

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or WorkExperience:

1-3 years related experience Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision,core values, and social principles to serve patients, theirfamilies, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion,hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards ofCommunication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) withenthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Workeffectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow withother team members and ensuring a productive and efficientenvironment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, andstandards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The JointCommission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & ThenSome Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifyingpart-time and full-time employees. We support you withopportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits aredesigned to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO availableday 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, forfull-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan Upto 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Careerdevelopment guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is anEqual Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, orother categories protected by law. If you are an individual with adisability and would like to request an accommodation for help withyour online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send anemail to talent@avera.org .