Behavioral Health Technician Adult Intensive Treatment Unit

Behavioral Health Technician Adult Intensive Treatment Unit

Join UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Nights 7p-7a; Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and routine tasks. Provides direct patient care and therapeutic interventions. Observes and records patient behaviors and activities accurately. Reports changes in patient conditions to appropriate personnel and recommend treatment plan modifications. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with assigned patients. Collaborates with patients, family members, physicians, and community providers to ensure continuous care. Manages and facilitates daily group activities as required. Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and use appropriate verbal and physical interventions. Identifies and addresses potential safety hazards for patients, visitors, and staff, notifying the appropriate department or person for correction. Assists in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation skills, maintaining patient safety and providing proper documentation. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws
• Ability to understand and process instructions from physicians and other personnel
• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English
• Customer service skills
• Organizational ability, sound judgment, and initiative
• Knowledge of substance use disorder and behavioral health terminology with various treatment approaches
• Adequate knowledge of activities of daily living
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages
• Understanding and the ability to lead group activities
• Knowledge of electronic medical records
• Strong competence in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Education:

• Associate
• High School Grad or Equiv
• Technical/Vocational School in a social science

Field of Study: High School Grad or Equiv Required OR Technical/Vocational School degree in a Social Science Required

Work Experience: 1+ of other health care related field

Experience with adult behavioral health

Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support CPR Cert (BLS) Required Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Preferred NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program Preferred

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range: $17.47 $27.94

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.