Behavioral Health Technician- PRN

Posted:
7/8/2024, 1:59:59 AM

Location(s):
Prince Edward Island, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Behavioral Health Technician- PRN

                        

Location

Vero Beach

                    

Facility

CC Indian River

                     

Department

Bhc Adult-Indian River Hospital

                      

Job Code

000934

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

7:00pm-7:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world    


Our ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

Is organized and reliable. 

Can effectively and efficiently communicate and engage with patients. 

Prioritizes safety and demonstrates strong boundaries with patients. 

Is adaptable and open to any feedback. 


By taking this role, you will have opportunities to learn a variety of therapeutic models, diagnoses, and behavior modification techniques  


At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

  • Job Profile Summary
    Directs patient care of behavioral health patients under the supervision of the LPN/RN. Facilitates groups, monitors and assesses the current mental status and psychiatric symptoms of behavioral health patients and makes appropriate interventions. Assists in milieu management. Maintains patient chart documentation.
  • Responsibilities:

    Provides for Patients' activities of daily living (ADL's). Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Identifies patient physical care and comfort needs; performs care. Performs routine procedures as designated. Secures patient belongings and valuables and documents their disposition. Assists with Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) preparation and provides care as designated by the Registered Nurse pre-op and post-op. Performs ongoing observation of patient response to illness and treatment; promotes optimal patient outcome. Collects data through observation; provides clinical expertise in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Participates in the identification of patients learning needs. Assists with patient teaching. Participates in admission process by orienting patient and family members to the milieu. Plans and organizes group activities; recreational, psycho-educational and supportive groups focused on contributing to patients treatment with the milieu. Plans and implements safe milieu interventions consistent with treatment goals. Assists in the development and maintenance of a developmental climate that meets the needs of Behavioral Health with warmth, respect and responsiveness. Ensures group therapies occur on schedule. Carries out specific interventions to assure patient safety including rounds, primary searches and visitor control. Complies with documentation policy and procedures according to Behavioral Health Medicine guidelines. Accurately monitors and documents special precautions. Documents patient group activities, patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions. Identifies and contributes ideas to improve processes or procedures. Assists with training and orientation of new employees or students.

Personal Protective Equipment:

                       

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