Behavioral Health Tech Full Time Days

Summary

Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN or LPN in patient care. A BHT also assists with gathering information which assists the RN/LPN in the implementation of the patient treatment and care plan. The Behavioral Health Tech also ensures patient and family safety while offering support and comfort to patients and families. The BHT assists in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital.

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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred: BA/BS in psychology or related degree.

Minimum: Prior experience in behavioral healthcare setting.

Preferred: Two (2) years of behavioral health experience with adult/psychiatric/substance abuse inpatients

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

American Heart Association BLS certification

Successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Certification course within 90 days of hire and maintained annually

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.