Overview Technician-Behavioral Health Job Code: 22190 FLSA Status Job Family: BEHAVIORAL Job Summary Assists the licensed nursing staff in the delivery of quality patient care. Provides direct patient care, monitors patient behavior, promotes a therapeutic environment and communicates changes in patient's condition to charge nurse. This position is under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities + Onboards new Psychiatric Technicians. + Validate skills and provides leadership to Psychiatric Technicians. + Participates in and monitor Performance Improvement. + Provides and/or assists in direct patient care under the supervision of the appropriate staff member. + Assists with the admission process of all patients. + Provides/Promotes a safe therapeutic environment. + Maintains a clean and wholesome atmosphere for patients. + Particpates in ongoing education. + Facilitates and serves as group leader as assigned. + Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required: 2 years as mental health worker, or 1 year in the department Preferred/Desired Education Description Minimum Required: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Preferred/Desired: Bachelor degree in a mental health related field. Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required: Computer literacy. Preferred/Desired Licensure Description Minimum Required: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date Preferred/Desired: CNA Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships: No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating: Medium Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination: Yes Near Vision: Accurate Far Vision: Accurate Depth Perception: Minimal Hearing: Minimal Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other REQNUMBER: 33122