Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry Bader 5 | Boston Children's Hospital Job at Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

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  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

The Behavioral Health Technician will be responsible for:

  • Providing one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
  • Closely monitoring and maintaining the safety of patients. Observing behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
  • In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducting environmental checks and helps identifies risk factors.
  • Aiding with the implementation of safety measures, such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches, as warranted.
  • Responding to and assisting with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress.
  • Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, prevents elopement and calls for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement.
  • Identifying patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
  • Actively monitoring patients and the environment with particular attention to safety concerns.
  • May perform vital signs and assist with Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse.
  • Completing patient care documentation and administrative duties
  • Under the direction of Registered Nurse, may assist practitioners performing medical procedures.
  • Working day/evening rotations, occasional nights, every other weekend and rotating holidays, 8 hour shifts.
To qualify, you must have:
  • High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree preferred
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) within three months of hire
  • Welle De-escalation training within six months of hire
  • Six months of practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting preferred
Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Rotating shift, Afternoon shift,

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