PRN Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Days

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct patient care to patients in daily living such as assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting under the supervision of nurses. BHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention. Because they serve in close contact with patients, Behavioral Health Technicians may encounter violent patients or crisis situations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Provide direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, personal care and walking.

• Measure vital signs (temp, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate).

• Record amount of oral intake and measure urinary output.

• Transport patients and equipment.

• Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor.

• Turn and reposition patients to prevent skin breakdown.

• Change bed linens.

• Complete appropriate documentation that is organized, clear, complete, current and legible.

• Ensure compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records.

• Follow infectious disease precautions to prevent spread of infections.

• Assist with monitoring of a safe and therapeutic work environment.

• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital.

• Request direction and supervision when needed.

• Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients.

• Adhere to compliance of restraint and seclusion guidelines.

• Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients.

• Interact with patients and family in a professional manner.

• Work designated schedule

• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Function in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and management.

• Promote, adhere, and monitor for a drug and violence free workplace.

• Report incidents to supervisor.

• Adhere to and respect all policies regarding patient rights, anonymity, and confidentiality of all patient records past and present. This includes any written or verbal communications regarding patient identity, address and situation.

• Promote and adhere to cultural competency in patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, vendors, supervisors, and management.

• Successful completion of required training

• Handle multiple priorities effectively

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Must be compassionate and truly interested in helping others.

• Must be patient, honest, good communicators, good observer, and capable of handling tough stressful, and crisis situations.

• Displays flexibility, cooperation, and positive attitude regarding work.

• Practices de-escalation techniques and therapeutic rapport toward patients.

• Knowledgeable in the needs of the patients served and patient rights.

• Knowledgeable in admission criteria for patients and ability to screen for criteria.

• Knowledgeable in restraints and seclusion laws, regulations and requirements.

• Knowledgeable and demonstrates the mission of the hospital.

• Promotion of the reduction of stigma of mental illness.

• Knowledgeable of the persons served and their rights.

• Advocate for the needs of the persons served

Required Computer Software/Equipment used:

• Various operating systems

• Standard office equipment

• Microsoft Suite applications

• Desktop, laptop and/or iPad

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Standard medical equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:

o One (1) to two (2) years’ experience within a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred

• License/Certification:

o Certified as a Certified Nurse Assistant, preferred

o CPI certification

 Will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPI certified healthcare professional.

o CPR certification

 Will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPR certified healthcare professional.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Does not have supervisory responsibilities

• Supervisor frequently determines priorities

• Occasionally needs manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Audio-Visual: Good

• Hearing: Good

• Ability to lift to 50 pounds

• Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses

• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling ,use of hands

• Work is typically performed in a well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlled

• Above-average conversational noise is frequent

• Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end work

• Must be able to speak and write in English

• Travel may be required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Education

Required

• High School or better
• GED or better

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Certified Nurse Assistant
• CPI Certification
• CPR Certification

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