Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Iredell Behavioral Health Hospital | F at Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated
Statesville, North Carolina, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Direct patient care, Group facilitation, Psycho-educational instruction, Therapeutic milieu maintenance, De-escalation, BLS certification, Patient interaction, Developmental stage awareness, Computer literacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Description Initiates and conducts group activities, conducts psycho-educational classes, provides direct care to patients under direction and guidance of professional nursing personnel. Assists nursing and clinical staff to maintain the therapeutic milieu. Interacts with patients to promote therapeutic environment to enhance wellness. Develops relationships focusing on helping patients identify and learn effective ways of dealing with social pressures and personal limitations. Demonstrates awareness of pediatric, adult and geriatric developmental limitations. Demonstrates awareness of pediatric, adult and geriatric developmental stages and learning processes. Requirements High school diploma required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. Direct patient care experience strongly preferred. Ability to operate computer and various patient care equipment. BLS certification required from American Red Cross or American Heart Association upon hire. De-escalation training required with proof of completion.
Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician conducts group activities and psycho-educational classes while providing direct care to patients. They assist clinical staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment and help patients develop effective coping strategies.
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