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All's Well Health Care Services
Behavioral Health Technician (LPT or LVN)
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$45,827 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician (LPT or LVN) All's Well Health Care Services - 3.9 Vallejo, CA Job Details Temporary | Full-time $30 - $35 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Behavioral health hospital experience BLS Certification De-escalation techniques Emergency response in crisis intervention Problem-solving Patient interaction Acute care experience Full Job Description Job Overview Delivers direct/indirect care for individual patients, or an assigned group of patients, receiving psychiatric care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). Meets patient care needs. Assumes responsibility for patient data collection. Provides assigned care of psychiatric patients using age related interventions. Uses therapeutic communication skills and assists with therapeutic and recreational activities, as necessary. Responsibilities Uses de-escalation techniques and less restrictive interventions when providing nursing care. Uses seclusion and restraint interventions, as needed. Plans for meeting the daily care needs of assigned patients including evaluating common problems, identifying symptoms and behavioral changes, obtaining and reviewing medical data, implementing interventions and evaluating outcomes. Processes admissions and discharges, and completes intake interviews and orientation, as needed. Screens patient/client condition upon admission. Identifies the physical, emotional, social and cultural needs of assigned patients. Observes, reports, and documents the effectiveness of preventive, diagnostic, supportive and therapeutic interventions. Monitors diagnostic results and reports to the Registered Nurse (RN). Records observations of patient?s condition including behavior, psychiatric symptoms, vital signs, weight, intake and output, etc., and informs immediate supervisor of changes or abnormalities. Evaluates the outcome of patient response to nursing care and communicates to the oncoming shift staff per nursing policy. Interacts with patients/clients, family and other health care practitioners in order to keep informed about patient condition. Communicates abnormal symptoms and diagnostic data to appropriate staff. Provides patient instructions regarding patient safety, personal hygiene and procedures. Assists with education and teaching of patient/client-problem solving skills. Identifies and reinforces patient/family teaching plans. Conducts routine rounding for patients. Monitors patients and environment for safety. Obtains medication consent forms prior to administering medications, according to regulatory requirements. Administers medications according to physician orders. Communicates with pharmacy personnel and nursing staff in relation to timing of medication administration. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Requirements Valid CA licensure as an LPT or LVN with current certification in good standing. At least 2 years experience working in psychiatric hospitals, mental health facilities, or correctional medical clinics Demonstrated knowledge of acute care practices, behavior management, and crisis intervention techniques. Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Day Shift 7am to 3:30pm; 5 x 8s, no set days. typically, every other weekend as well.