Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for working closely with patients and providing the necessary support.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintains an orderly and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Monitors patients and redirects patients when necessary.
• Places patients on a therapeutic agreement when necessary.
• Shares observations regarding patient behaviors and other relevant information.
• Responds to unusual or emergency situations and notifies the appropriate staff.
• Performs search of patients and their belongings according to protocol.
• Assists with the completion of required paperwork upon patient admission.
• Orients newly admitted patients to Livengrin policies, expectations and daily schedule.
• Performs patient rounds and roll call and documents accordingly.
• Performs room searches as required.
• Conducts educational lectures to patient population in a professional and competent manner.
• Monitors patient meetings and lectures.
• Documents necessary information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Supports the clinical and nursing staff as needed.
• Completes inventory of various items and restocks forms and handouts related to patient orientation and other programs.
• Monitors and records refrigerator temperature in patient residences as required.
• Ensures accuracy of departmental logs and files accordingly.
• Handles patient admission in conjunction with nursing staff during overnight hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.