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Description
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Summary:
The Behavioral Health Safety Technician observes, documents, and reports patient behavior. They utilize principles of therapeutic communication and de-escalation in order to build rapport with individuals, assist with groups, and maintain an overall healthy milieu. They support patients with following the expectations and daily schedule of the unit. As needed, they may be assigned to other roles within behavioral health, such as PSA and VMT.
Responsibilities:
Conducts and records patient observations at specified intervals
Observes patients on surveillance equipment in an uninterrupted, continuous manner as assigned
Conducts and documents routine environmental safety inspection of the unit per shift
Reports any and all safety, security issues immediately upon observation
Utilizes principles of therapeutic communication while engaging patients in 1:1 and group interventions
Assists in supporting patients to follow unit schedule and expectations
Promotes a safe, secure, and therapeutic milieu
Serves as patient safety attendant (PSA/1:1) as assigned
Assists with patients' personal and room hygiene, ensuring that patient rooms are orderly and clean
Applies standard precautions and other principles of infection control. Cleans equipment, patient and work areas as necessary
Communicates changes in patient behavior, interactions, and physical condition to nursing staff
Ensures hand-off communication between staff regarding patients and areas of environmental concern
Applies principles of de-escalation and assists nursing with the application of restrictive intervention, as necessary
Other information:
Qualifications
Hired candidates will be expected to obtain and hold Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Intervention certifications upon employment. Training will be provided.
Required
High school diploma or equivalent.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Interpersonal skills necessary for work in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
1 year of Behavioral Health Tech experience
Preferred
1-2 years of related experience in psychiatry or related human service field.
Level 1 American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) Certification
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Pardee Adolescent Behavior Health Unit Admin
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
Who can apply
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