Behavioral Health Tech , 3x12s

Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders as well as chemically dependent patients to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients. Carries out a variety of patient care activities which support the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu, and which meet the patient's needs for comfort and safety. May also perform the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician. The Behavioral Health Tech will be working 3 x 12hour shifts / week, 7a-7p. Qualifications

REQUIRED

Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other behavioral health related fields, with one (1) year of experience in the behavioral health field setting, OR three (3) years of experience in inpatient psychiatric settings. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

Patient care experience in a hospital or inpatient mental health facility

Work Hours:

7a-7p

Weekend Requirements:

Yes