Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit - 36 Hours - Nights

Eligible for Full-Time Benefits

Shift: Nights 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, alternating weekend schedule.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides direct behavioral health patient care.

Responsibilities:

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living. Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions. Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

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/LICENCES PREFERRED:

Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred.  Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health preferred Minimum Associates Degree preferred Excellent communication skills, teamwork mindset, fast-paced environment Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals Department: Psychiatric Nursing Unit 001 Shift: Night Job Union Code: Not Applicable