Job Title:

Behavioral Tech Job Type:

FT Schedule:

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Castleview Hospital :

At Castleview, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care for others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Behavioral Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for supporting the therapeutic milieu, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, by ensuring that the schedule/program is consistently delivered, patients are supervised, safety is maintained, and patients and guests are treated with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Responsible for observation and maintenance of safe milieu through patient checks and safety monitoring. Completes close observation monitoring including 15-minute checks, line of sight, or one-on-one monitoring as ordered. Monitors for contraband and reports any potential change of condition to the nurse. Adheres to tasks delegated by the Registered Nurse related to the care of the patients including, but not limited to vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring. Demonstrates effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences. Accompany patients to off-unit activities (i.e., meals, outside breaks, off-unit visits, out-of-building activities and appointments). Responsible for reporting all medical or psychiatric changes to the Registered Nurse. Assists with the admission process to include belongings inventory, visitation to unit, vital signs, and other duties as delegated. Documents property at admission, accounts for property usage during stay, and reconciles property at discharge. Comply with the established policy and procedure requiring a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Conducts unit safety checks each shift. Encourages and assists patients in performing activities of daily living. Facilitates or co-facilitates psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively, using established guidelines and/or prepared and approved information. Employs appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as required and according to policy and procedure. Maintains current knowledge of the program and policy and procedure guidelines. Assists in orienting new staff members to their position. Documents in the Medical Record according to established policies. Provides pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient response to treatment interventions that assists in the development and revision of the treatment plan. Complies with hospital policy, OSHA, and CDC guidelines regarding the collection of various specimens. Always exhibits the company's core values of championing patient care, doing the right thing, embracing individuality, acting with kindness, and making a difference together. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Knowledge of behavioral health care. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. Commitment to improving patient outcomes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma/GED required. 1 year of previous experience working in a psychiatric health care facility preferred. CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact. De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Connect with our

Recruiter:

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, Ronald.

DeCastro@lifepoint.net , or connect with me! About our

Health System:

Castleview Hospital Castleview Hospital is a 39-bed hospital located in Price, Utah, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. EEOC Statement Castleview Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Castleview Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Qualifications:

['CPR certification required within 30 days of employment', 'De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment', 'High School Diploma/GED required']