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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Duties and Responsibilities reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all related work assignments that may be inherent to the job.

• Visually observe each patient, who is on close observation, every 15 minutes or less and initial the 24-hour observation sheet.
• Perform unit rounds on an hourly basis assessing the safety of the unit and patients.
• Note significant changes in patient's behavior and verbalizations, watch for cues of increased anxiety or agitation and report to charge nurse.
• Complete the required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist other staff members with actively disturbed and violent patients, requesting back-up personnel when needed.
• Maintain a good attendance record and follow proper call-in procedures.
• Assist in the transfer and discharge of patients by assisting the patient in dressing and collecting personal possessions, valuables and carrying out the established discharge and transfer procedures.
• Complete and document routine vital signs per inpatient unit policy and as directed.
• Supervise and monitor patients during meal and all social period, always maintaining safety and security.
• You are expected to demonstrate and carry out the following behavior and skills which will be evaluated on problem solving, Customer service, Attendance, Reliability, Cooperation.
• Able to prioritize the needs of the clients/work independently.
• Required to attend all mandatory monthly meetings. (Exempt 2 per year)
• Adhere to PPBHC Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain reliable transportation.
• Maintain PPBH dress code policy.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of those who have a co-occurring mental health and/or substance use disorder.
• Ability to communicate client's needs and information to behavioral healthcare staff.
• Ability to utilize and navigate an electronic health record.
• Ability to communicate clearly about the needs of the program to Lead Behavioral Technician/ Director of Crisis Services.