Behavioral Health Technician (Transitional Program)
Highland Rivers Health
Cedartown, GA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Behavioral Health, Clinical Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Developmental Disabilities, Fitness, Food Services, Health Plan, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing Management, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Cedartown, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
- Monitor the individual's physical and emotional wellbeing and report unusual behavior or physical complaints to direct supervisor or Charge Nurse.
- Obtain the individual's physical condition/vital signs at designated times during the shift and as directed by LPN, RN, MD and/or APRN
- Assist individuals by providing ADLs supplies such as towels, wash cloths, soap, and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean
- Assist in the admission and discharge process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of individual and his/her personal belongings as well as orienting new individuals to the unit.
- Lead milieu activities such as current event groups, community meetings, fitness groups, activities of daily living and/or recreational activities
- Chart observations, following prescribed procedures and standards (q15s/monitoring hallways, etc.) and document vitals in Carelogic
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in service meetings and trainings
- Participate in BHCC emergency codes necessary to the unit's safe operation
- Respond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraint
- Provides direct care for individuals as needed
- Transport individuals to approved designated location at discharge
- Assist in prevention and managing crisis situations
- Help serve meals and snacks as needed for the Food Service Workers.
- Other responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned
Benefits:
- Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
- Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
- Retirement Plan with employer matching
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
- 10 paid holidays
- 1 personal day
- Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
- Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.
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