Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit - Part Time 24 hrs./week - Day Shift

Eligible for Part-Time Benefits

Shift: Nights 7:00 am to 7:30 pm. Rotating Weekends.

General Summary

Provides direct behavioral health patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.

Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

Qualifications

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Certification/Licences Preferred

• Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.

Education/Experience Required

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Education/Experience Preferred

• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health preferred
• Minimum Associate's degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork mindset, fast-paced environment