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Job Description
Job SummaryThe Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a role that provides/maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient requiring 1:1 direct observation. Working under the delegation of the Bedside RN, the BHT collaborates with the Nurse, Behavioral Health team, MSW, and the Medical Team to upload the established behavioral plan for the patient. This role is prioritized to the most acute behavioral or suicidal patients at any point of the 24 hour period. The BHT stays with the patient at all times during their assigned shift. The BHT is trained in verbal de-escalation and situational awareness and provided education on the variety of patient populations encountered. The BHT is cross-trained to a limited scope of the Nursing Technician role to learn the skills and tasks of daily patient care and ADLs.
Para-professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a patient(s) during a designated time frame. He/She is an integral member of the behavioral health team. The behavioral health team generally includes psychiatry, psychology, nursing and social work. As part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the population served. This population would potentially include adults, or children in some agencies. He/She ensures that compassionate, engaged care meets/exceeds quality standards. Also provides care in an efficient safe manner consistent with Michigan Mental Health Code standards of care. He/She is responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients, ensuring safety of the environment, interacting appropriately with patients and families individually and/or in group settings and identifying environmental factors impacting the patient's treatment. Will also identify self-care, cultural, ethnic, spiritual and educational needs of the patient, family and/or significant others. Working with the interdisciplinary team, they will help develop, implement and revise the plan of care. Implements the physicians' treatment plan, the Individual Plan of Care, assists nursing with ADLs, vitals, observes and reports on patient progress and documents appropriately.Employees in this role love the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life when they are going through a difficult time. They enjoy providing 1:1 care, offering a supportive environment, and partnering with various disciplines.
Essential FunctionsPrimary Location
SITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Resource Center - HDVCHEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
24Hours of Work
7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Days Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, MI