Behavioral Health Technician

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Job DetailsJob Location: 1700 EDUCATION AVE - PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareSign-on Bonus: $1,000 Position summary: Responds to supervisor, Lead BHT, and charge nurse on duty in order to continually monitor safety and interact appropriately with adult and adolescent patients on a 24/7 behavioral health care unit. Assists with patient care management and records progress toward treatment plan objectives using the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Lead and monitor therapeutic groups and leisure and exercise activities. Record in EHR, as required. Interacts respectfully and in a dignified manner with all patients, staff, visitors, etc. Complete intake/admission process: Security/safety checks. Conduct search of patient and belongings for contraband. Enter information into EHR. Complete inventory of personal belongings. Explain consents and other documents required during admission and get patient and/or guardian signatures, as needed. Obtain and document vital signs. Maintain general cleanliness of the unit, laundry, making beds, infection co...