Behavioral Health Technician-PRN

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Variable Shifts-7:00AM-7:30PM or 7:00PM-7:30AM Preferred experience healthcare-Therapeutic Communication: No guaranteed hours: Non-Eligible position: Job Summary: Provides direct behavioral health patient care by performing a variety of activities for patients. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Assists patients with performing activities of daily living. - Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN. - Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan. - Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. - Applies knowledge of group dynamics in participating in therapeutic groups and maintaining the milieu. - Monitors patients to ensure safety, including but not limited to rounding, environmental and safety checks. - Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. - Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: - Associate's degree in the behavior...