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Children's Hospital Boston Behavioral Health Tech - Per diem - Float in Boston, Massachusetts
78442BRJob Posting Title:Behavioral Health Tech - Per diem - FloatDepartment:Patient Services-NursingAutoReqId:78442BRStatus:Part-TimeStandard Hours per Week:1 Job Posting Category:Nursing SupportJob Posting 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
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
Availability to work at least 2 off shifts (evening or night) and 2 weekend shifts
Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Per Diem Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only
