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Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, prevents elopement and calls for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement. Identifies patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA

    Description

    The Behavioral Health Technician will be responsible for:
    • Provides one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
    • Closely monitors and maintains the safety of patients. Observe behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
    • In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducts environmental checks and helps identifies risk factors.
    • Aids with the implementation of safety measures, such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches, as warranted.
    • Responds to and assists with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress.
    • Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, prevents elopement and calls for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement.
    • Identifies patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
    • Actively monitors patients and the environment with particular attention to safety concerns.
    • May perform vital signs and assist with Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse.
    • Completes patient care documentation and administrative duties
    • Under the direction of Registered Nurse, may assist practitioners performing medical procedures.
    • Working a schedule of day/night rotating and every third weekend; 36 hours per week. 
    To qualify, you must have:
    • High School Diploma/GED, Associate’s Degree preferred
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) within three months of hire
    • Welle De-escalation training within six months of hire
    • Six months of practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting preferred

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