Behavioral Health Technician 3 - West Pines Behavioral Hospital

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents located at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO.  A joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare.  The hospital will provide comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient services to address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care in the Denver metro area with an opening date of December 2024.

We are seeking passionate people with a caring attitude.  Apply today!

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.

· Patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely. Patient room is clean and uncluttered. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.

· Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned. Ensure documentation of information.

· Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.

· Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

· Respond to distressed patient in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.

· Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.

· As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.

· Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patient to the community.

· Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.

· Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians, therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.

· Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.

· May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.

· May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.

· Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility.

· May help with admissions and discharges.

· Assist in providing guidance and direction to other staff members, including training of new staff.

· May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

· Quality of work exhibited through accuracy, neatness, and timeliness of work completed.

· Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· One or more years’ experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

· 6 months experience performing the duties of a BHA2 preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

- Current CPR certification upon hire or obtained within 30 days of hire

- De-escalation and restrain certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with 401k match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid sick leave & Extended sick leave

Pay Range:  $19.52 - $23.32

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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