Behavioral Resource Technician R39928

Req#: R39928

Category(s): Clinical Support, Constant Companions

Full Time / Part Time: Part-Time

Shift: Third

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$16.68 – $19.17 – $22.36

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety and is looking for a Behavioral Resource Technician to join our team in Palmer, MA.

Resume required with application

• Part-time 24-hrs a week (12-hr shifts)
• Night shift 7:00p-7:30a with varied weeknights as needed for the department
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

• Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, MA
• Inpatient and Emergency Department assignments

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Adoption assistance
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Work-life integration
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• 1 year of relevant patient care experience (required). Prefer 2 years working with behavioral health patients.
• CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider required
• CPI required within 6 months of employment

Preferred 2 years experience working with behavioral health patients and 1 year relevant care as noted above. Experience includes direct patient care, group home setting, paraprofessional, BRT Apprentice Role, psych sitter, CNA, MA HHA, PCA.

• Provides Age Appropriate Care To Patients
• Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups child through older adult:
  Children, Adolescents, Adult, Geriatric
• Develops And Maintains Good Human Relations Skills. Introduces self by name to the patient, PCT, and RN, 100% of the time. Consistently displays a respectful, empathetic, and caring attitude toward patients and families 100% of the time. Interacts with other members of the health care team RN, PCT, MD, etc. professionally. Accepts changes in assignments to accommodate the patient’s needs. Accepts constructive criticism as demonstrated by positive behavioral changes, if indicated.
• Provides safety observation of the patient/s intervening as necessary. Documents patient status every 15 minutes. Independently communicates patient information and observations promptly to the RN. Actively listens to the patient and acts in a caring professional manner. Provides care for the patient; bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in assisting patients with activities of daily living.
  
  Follows directions from the RN regarding limitations and privileges the patient has at all times. Possesses the ability to redirect the patient to a different activity. Possesses the ability to de-escalate a patient and maintain a therapeutic environment. Observes and report any significant occurrences in the patient’s condition and behavior to the RN.
• Receives report from the RN and off-going BRT when reporting for duty. Reports off to the RN and on coming BRT 100% of the time. Provides immediate care to maintain the patient's safety.
• Maintains A Safe Environment For The Patient:
  Remains with the patient at all…