Behavioral and Mental Health Tech - Egleston (FT/Days)
Work Schedule/Days:
Day / Variable
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Location:
Egleston
Requisition #:
74581
JOB SUMMARY
Provide individual treatment plan of care, therapeutic interventions, and quality patient safety monitoring services under supervision of a licensed professional.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Completion of Marcus Crisis Prevention Program within 90 days of hire
EXPERIENCE
1 year experience working in a healthcare setting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor s preferred
Experience working in a mental health or behavioral health setting
Psychology or healthcare related academic course or certifications
Mental health technician certification
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skills Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Implements plan of care interventions as established by Behavioral Health Care Team
2. Maintain a safe environment for the patient through situational awareness, crisis prevention strategies and plan of care-initiated interventions
3. Complies and promotes compliance with all behavioral health related policies and guidelines to protect patient, self and others from harm
4. May perform/document components of safety monitoring and general care needs (behavior support interventions, eating, hydration, and/or elimination).
5. Accurately documents data collected & behaviors observed on assigned patient in EMR, according to established time frames
6. Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with behavioral and mental health patients
7. Monitors for behavior changes and employs crisis prevention and de-escalation strategies
8. May accompany patient to medical procedures to maintain therapeutic interventions and behavioral support
9. Participates in transfer of care; communicates any special considers, care priorities, and support needs as appropriate.
10. Maintains patients rights, including the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information
11. Performs other responsibilities as required
PROFESSIONAL MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
2. Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements as defined by unit and system by due date.
3. Achieves 75% of staff meetings if applicable
SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety:
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.Compliance:
Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs independently and greater than 40 lbs with assistanceBending/Stooping - Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)Climbing - Not PresentHearing/Speaking - Effective communication with employees, supervisors/managers and staff. Effective communications with patients and visitors, as required.Lifting - Not PresentPushing/Pulling - Not PresentSitting - Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)Standing - Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)Walking - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)WORKING CONDITIONS
No potential for exposure to blood and body fluids
About Us:
Children s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Children s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
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Address:
1405 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
Function:
Allied Health - Behavior Health
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