Behavioral Health Technician

Provides support to the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the registered nurse by ensuring scheduled programs are delivered, supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating patients and guests with dignity.

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one€‘on€‘one supervision as needed.
• Perform delegated tasks such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health€‘care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.

• Provides support to the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the registered nurse
• Supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating patients and guests with dignity

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