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Henry Ford Health
Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time - Days - Wyandotte
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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.
$34,454 / year median in Michigan
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician
- Part Time
- Days
- Wyandotte Henry Ford Health
- 3.
- Part Time
- Days
- Wyandotte
GENERAL SUMMARY
Part Time Benefits Eligible Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, the Behavioral Health Technician performs a variety of direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or for mentally ill and imbalanced patients. Provides positive interactions and safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing. Notifies manager of any significant patient care issues.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired) Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care. Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED
Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation Maintain active BLS certification Must complete WELLE training within first three months of becoming a Behavioral Health Technician (location specific) Maintain active WELLE certificationAdditional Information Organization:
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Department:
Adult Psych-WH Shift:
Day Job Union Code:
Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services- from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.