Job description

Summary

Are you passionate about mental and behavioral healthcare? Do you want to make a significant impact in the lives of others? If so, Glens Falls Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit opportunity for you! We are searching for a Behavioral Health Technician who is devoted to providing quality first-level care to patients within the behavioral health unit at the hospital. In this role, you will work with a team licensed professionals to provide first level care to patients and support their treatment plans. This position is entry level, but also offers a unique opportunity for career growth by developing invaluable competencies for patient-facing care in a behavioral health/hospital setting. If you are looking to begin or advance your career in behavioral health, this opportunity is for you!

Description

The BHS Technician (Behavioral Health Services Technician) provides hands-on care to behavioral health inpatients, including assistance and teaching with personal hygiene and activities of daily living. BHS Technicians employ therapeutic communication to build therapeutic alliances with patients and assist patients to maintain or achieve emotional regulation and self-control. BHS Technicians monitor the environment to assure a safe, orderly and therapeutic milieu. BHS Technicians monitor patients for signs/symptoms of decompensation or crisis situations and respond to those situations under the direction of the Registered Nurse. BHS Technicians facilitate group activities under the direction of the Director of Programming and the Registered Nurse. This position requires cross-training in the Crisis Center department.

Under the direction/supervision of the licensed nursing staff or their designee, the BHS Technician is responsible for providing nursing delegated/assigned services to patients with mental illness in the Crisis Center. The BHS Technician provides care to individuals with mental illness/ and or co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability. Primary duties include providing a safe and secure environment for all patients and providing support to nursing staff and the clinical treatment team. Provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures. May routinely perform nursing assistant core competencies including blood glucose, vital signs, specimen collections, 12 lead EKG, point of care testing and phlebotomy.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Experience in behavioral health care field strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field strongly preferred
• Associates' degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience highly desired
• Minimum of 1-2 years of behavioral health or patient care experience preferred

Licenses/Certificates/Registrations:

• Welle certification required (provided during unit orientation and annually)
• Must have or obtain BLS certification upon hire

About Glens Falls Hospital and the Surrounding Area:

Situated in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and popular vacation areas like Lake George. Glens Falls hospital is a proud to be Magnet® recognized, reflecting our devotion to high quality patient care, as well as nursing excellence. Work at the top of your profession, and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

More about Glens Falls Hospital

Glens Falls Hospital (GFH) maintains a service area that spans 6,000 square miles across 5 diverse counties. Founded in 1897, GFH today operates an advanced health care delivery system featuring 20 regional facilities. A vast array of specialized medical and surgical services are provided in addition to coronary care, behavioral health care, rehabilitation and wellness and others. The main hospital campus is home to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, the Joyce Stock Snuggery birthing center, the Breast Center and a chronic wound healing center. GFH is a not-for-profit organization and the largest employer in New York’s Adirondack region, with over 2,300 employees and a medical staff of over 550 providers. Glens Falls Hospital is part of the Albany Med Health System, which also includes Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health and Saratoga Hospital. For more information visit www.GlensFallsHospital.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: One location

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