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Behavioral Health Technician (Full Time/Nights)

Coast Plaza Hospital · Norwalk, California, US

Job Summar: This position supports the Mission of the Hospital through the provision of distinctive and compassionate care to our patients. The Behavioral He...

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Job Summar: This position supports the Mission of the Hospital through the provision of distinctive and compassionate care to our patients. The Behavioral Health Worker (BHW) supports licensed staff in providing safe & therapeutic patient care as delegated & in adherence to policies & procedures. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Essential Functions: - Assists licensed staff in the supervision of clients. - Assists staff in provision of patient care in accordance with the individual treatment plan. - Observes and monitors patients’ progress and reports observations to appropriate staff. - Assists patients with activities of daily living skills. - Provides staff with relief coverage for break periods by appropriately supervising patients or...