Behavioral Health Technician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on143rd Avenue, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, 57701, United States
About the Team
Monument Health is dedicated to making a difference every day through compassionate care. The RCH Behavioral Health department provides a supportive work culture focused on patient safety and therapeutic growth. Our team collaborates closely to ensure a safe environment for patients while offering opportunities for professional advancement and tuition assistance.
About the Role
This position serves as a vital support to the nursing team, providing patients with education and support regarding their treatment issues. You will assist in therapeutic interventions and monitor the unit milieu to ensure a safe environment. Working under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will deliver direct patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies. Your day-to-day involves gathering data for admission assessments, assisting with basic activities of daily living, and holding didactic sessions under guidance. You will also play a key role in maintaining a therapeutic environment by monitoring patient activities and behaviors, intervening when necessary using Crisis Prevention techniques to ensure unit safety.
Hiring Process
Current employees should apply via the internal career site by logging into their Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on their homepage. External applicants are encouraged to review the essential functions and requirements to ensure alignment with the role's physical and clinical demands.
Equal Opportunity
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
143rd Avenue, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, 57701, United States
Rapid City, South Dakota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMonitor patient activities and behaviors to maintain a therapeutic milieu and ensure unit safety
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Basic Life Support, BLS, Acute Experience, Behavior Health.
Education: Bachelors degree in Behavioral Sciences (Preferred).
Frequently asked questions about Behavioral Health Technician at Monument Health
What does a Behavioral Health Technician at Monument Health do?expand_more
A Behavioral Health Technician at Monument Health is responsible for the following: Monitor patient activities and behaviors to maintain a therapeutic milieu and ensure unit safety; Communicate actual or potential problems to the appropriate person in charge; Conduct didactic sessions and provide educational materials under nurse or counselor guidance; and Provide direct age-specific patient care and contribute to admission nursing assessments.
What are the requirements for this Behavioral Health Technician role?expand_more
Monument Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Where is the Behavioral Health Technician role at Monument Health located?expand_more
Behavioral Health Technician at Monument Health is based in 143rd Avenue, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, 57701, United States. This is a on-site role.