divh2Behavioral Health Technician/h2pPer Diem Night Shift - 12 Hour Shifts/ppPosition Summary: Working under the direction of an RN and in compliance with the treatment plan, provides therapeutic care and monitors patients conditions. Assists patients in their daily activities and ensures a safe, clean environment./ppEssential Functions and Responsibilities:/pol start=1liObserves patients behavior, listens to their concerns, and records their condition, observations and services performed./liliLeads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities./liliAssists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients./liliMonitors patients vital signs./liliHelps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing./liliRestrains patients who may become physically violent./liliDelivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families./liliEnsures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA./liliMaintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols./liliPerforms other related duties as required and directed./li/olpWhy McLaren Lapeer?/pulliCareer Growth Opportunities/liliTuition Reimbursement/liliRetirement Savings Matching/liliRefer-a-Friend Program/liliHealth, Dental Vision Insurance available within 30 days or less of start date/liliPTO/liliWelcoming Environment/li/ulpQualifications:/pulliAssociates degree in human services field or science, or;/liliStudent currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation, or;/liliHigh school diploma with three years providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or;/liliHigh school diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or working as security officer in a hospital setting/li/ulpPreferred:/pulliPrevious experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders/liliBachelors degree in human services field or science/li/ulpKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/pol start=1liA basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, mental health, and appropriate interventions for psychiatric technician practice scope./liliExcellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills./liliWorking knowledge of electronic medical health care record systems./liliAbility to manage patients with different types of personalities./liliDemonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedures manuals./liliKnowledge and skill with common office software applications./liliWorking well in teams since many people are involved in patient care./liliListening actively to patients to better understand what they are experiencing and to build stronger bonds./liliRemaining composed in unforeseen or emergency situations./liliRespecting patient confidentiality./liliFollowing directions exactly as given./li/olpBehavioral Health Technician - Behavioral Health Unit - BHU - Psych Tech/ppAdditional Information:/pulliSchedule: Per Diem/liliRequisition ID: 25000799/liliDaily Work Times: 7pm - 7am/liliHours Per Pay Period: 0/liliOn Call: No/liliWeekends: Yes/li/ul/div