Job description
Overview:
1st & 2nd Shift
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs general duties and participates in the clinical treatment team; assists with individual needs, assists with groups; assists in maintaining a therapeutic, safe environment; observes, reports, and records patient’s behavior while utilizing the Robert Young Center guiding principles of trauma informed care.
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment.
Why UnityPoint Health?
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
#RYCJessi Responsibilities:
Experience:
License(s)/Certification(s):
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Robert Young Center, Inpatient
Behavioral Health Teachnician (BHT)
1st & 2nd Shift
Full-Time & Part-Time Openings
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs general duties and participates in the clinical treatment team; assists with individual needs, assists with groups; assists in maintaining a therapeutic, safe environment; observes, reports, and records patient’s behavior while utilizing the Robert Young Center guiding principles of trauma informed care.
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
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Key Accountability
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, grooming, active daily living skills (ADL’s), nutrition, transportation/information to internal and external appointments.
- Obtains vital signs including weights, intake and output as delegated by registered nurse. Accurately documents information in patient’s medical record.
- Maintains a professional attitude and personal behavior which enhances the efficacy of the therapeutic environment through:
- courteous interactions with all patients, visitors and staff.
- Providing comfort to patients,
- Showing compassion for the patient and family, ensuring the patient’s privacy in front of visitors and other patients.
- Observes, documents and reports patient behavior to the appropriate clinician. Maintains accurate records for statistical reporting, and documents patient progress per program.
- Safety rounding to maintain therapeutic, secure, and safe environment for patients/visitors/staff. Accurately documents safety rounds. Intervenes appropriately and therapeutically in crisis situations using crisis intervention preventions and trauma informed care.
- Utilizes supportive communication and crisis intervention through group and individual interactions.
- Monitors patient activities and behaviors, and reports any change in status to patient’s assigned nurse
- Demonstrates the ability to display compassion, empathy, and calmness in all interactions, including stressful interactions with patients/families/visitors/co-workers.
- Demonstrates competence in the skills, (processes, procedures, and equipment) necessary to carry out assigned duties. Demonstrate competence in recognizing and responding to patients physical,
- Observes, documents and reports patient behavior to the appropriate clinician.
- Maintains accurate records for statistical reporting, and documents patient progress per program.
- Safety rounding to maintain therapeutic, secure, and safe environment for patients/visitors/staff. Accurately documents safety rounds.
- Intervenes appropriately and therapeutically in crisis situations using crisis intervention preventions and trauma informed care.
- Utilizes supportive communication and crisis intervention through group and individual interactions.
- Monitors patient activities and behaviors, and reports any change in status to patient’s assigned nurse
- Demonstrates the ability to display compassion, empathy, and calmness in all interactions, including stressful interactions with patients/families/visitors/co-workers.
- Demonstrates competence in the skills, (processes, procedures, and equipment) necessary to carry out assigned duties.
Education:
CNA, EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic or 1st year Nursing Student
Experience:
Mental health experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.-
CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) training
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to deal effectively with mentally ill and/or substance abuse patients and a multi-disciplinary team of professional staff- Must have the ability to work in a situation with a high degree of physical and emotional strain.
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