Behavioral Health Technician - Inpat Psychiatry Step Down - Waltham

Job description

Status Part-Time Standard Hours per Week: 24 Job Posting Category: Behavioral Health: Job Posting Description: Position Summary: We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Tech to join our Waltham Inpatient Psychiatry Unit to provide basic care and ensure safety of patients, as delegated by a Registered Nurse. Key Responsibilities: - Providing one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs. - Closely monitoring and maintaining the safety of patients. Observing behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols. - In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducting environmental checks and helps identifies risk factors. - Aiding with the implementation of safety measures, such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches, as warranted. - Responding to and assists with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress. - Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, preventing elopement and calling for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement. - Identifying patient behaviors that could lead t...