Behavioral Health Technician BHT - Adult

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Adult Psychiatry Nursing Unit
• Schedule: 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., 5 days one week and 4 days the next week, rotating weekends and holidays.
• Hospital: Ascension St. Joseph
• Location: Elgin, IL

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention credentialed from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Provide direct behavioral health patient care.

• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provide or assist with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
• Report any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.