Behavioral Health Tech- Geropsych - Behavioral Health Technician
Company: Edward Hospital
Location: Naperville
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Behavioral Health Tech- GeropsychThe Behavioral Health Tech
works under supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to
established procedures, provides direct patient care to patients
with behavioral health disorders.# Ensures the safety and
well-being of these patients by maintaining a safe milieu.
#Participates in treatment planning and implementation.# Documents
according to department/organization procedures Required Education
and/or Experience: A High School Diploma or GED Ability to
demonstrate de-escalation and behavior management techniques
Excellent interpersonal; skills including teamwork, ability to
prioritize, ability to receive and follow through on directions A
valid driver#s license is required if the incumbent is selected to
perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent
uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile
liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage
may be requested. # Preferred Education and/or Experience: College
level course in psychology or related field CNA experiene preferred
A minimum of one year of prior experience in a hospital or customer
service environment A minimum of six months of experience in
psychiatric setting Required License and/or Certification: Current
CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or
Red Cross CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within
90 days of hire # Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health
include: Medical, dental, and vision 401K Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off Fitness center membership Plus many other Employee
Perks #
The Behavioral Health Tech works under supervision of a Registered
Nurse and according to established procedures, provides direct
patient care to patients with behavioral health disorders. Ensures
the safety and well-being of these patients by maintaining a safe
milieu. Participates in treatment planning and implementation.
Documents according to department/organization procedures
Required Education and/or Experience:
* A High School Diploma or GED
* Ability to demonstrate de-escalation and behavior management
techniques
* Excellent interpersonal; skills including teamwork, ability to
prioritize, ability to receive and follow through on directions
* A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is selected
to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent
uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile
liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage
may be requested.
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Preferred Education and/or Experience:
* College level course in psychology or related field
* CNA experiene preferred
* A minimum of one year of prior experience in a hospital or
customer service environment
* A minimum of six months of experience in psychiatric setting
Required License and/or Certification:
* Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart
Association or Red Cross
* CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days
of hire
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Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include:
* Medical, dental, and vision
* 401K
* Tuition reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Fitness center membership
* Plus many other Employee Perks
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