Behavioral Health Technician – Child/Adolescent Inpatient – Eves Position Available In Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician – Child/Adolescent Inpatient – Eves 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Mount Gretna, PA Full-time, Evenings 3-11:30pm Includes every-other-weekend & rotating holidays 80 hrs/2 weeks General Summary Assists the professional staff in the care of psychiatric patients. Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit.

Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:

Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. Assists the team members in the care and evaluation of patients. Assists patients with activities of daily living. Checks patient’s vital signs. Charts observations on assigned patients’ in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures. May apply physical restraints or assist with placing a patient in seclusion under the direct supervision of the physician or RN. Facilitates educational groups and supervises recreational activities as directed by the RN.

Common Expectations:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and “error proof” systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal rresponsibility through improvement and innovation. Required for

All Jobs:

Performs other related duties as identified. WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan’s values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program. WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Required Certificate Program Certified Nursing Assistant or some college level social science credits.

Preferred Work Experience:

Less than 1 year Relevant experience.

Required Licenses:

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred Driver’s License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training:

Must provide clearance per the Child Protective Services Law amended by PA Act 33 of 1985. Upon Hire Required