ED Behavioral Health Zone C- Lead Behavioral Health Tech- 40hr

Job description

The Lead Behavioral Health Technician (LBHT) is a mental health employee that provide hands-on care to individuals with varying degrees of mental illnesses and/or developmental disabilities. LBHTs perform a vital, front-line function as they observe, treat, and interact with patients and families. This position serves as the eyes, ears, and hands of the diagnosing professional. Assist with performing personal grooming and other activities of daily living. The LBHT may also assist in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities when deemed appropriate. LBHT is responsible for oversight of all behavioral health technicians and plans for patients who are considered high-risk. - Function as a shift leader supporting teams in patient escalations, evaluating plans of care and managing unit mileu as applicable. - Take part in collecting data during intake/admission process for all admitted patients. This includes completing inventory and searching of personal belongings. - Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Communicates to the team observations of the environment and patient indicators that a patient is escalating or at increased risk for agitation /...