Behavioral Health Technician; Per Diem

Behavioral Health Technician (Per Diem)

Department: Behavioral Health

Location: Clifton Springs Hospital, Clifton Springs, NY 14432

Hours Per Week: Varies with shift availability as this is a Per Diem position.

Schedule: Varies with shift availability as this is a Per Diem position.

Pay Range: $17.85 - $20.00 per hour

As a Behavioral Health Technician I, your ability to anticipate needs, communicate effectively, and demonstrate compassion greatly assists in the successful treatment and rehabilitation of all patients.

• Patient Care:
  Provide direct care and clinical services to patients on an individual basis, including activities such as daily living, social and psychiatric rehabilitation as directed by the RN; communicate with patients effectively and ensure they have access to required services; inform RN of any patient changes.
• General Assistance:
  Perform general cleaning and upkeep in department including cleaning patient rooms and equipment, stocking required supplies and checking equipment in treatment rooms; assist with setup, procedures and evaluation.
• Documentation:
  Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation of patient’s response to treatment.

• Required Degree
• Required Certification/Licensure
• Required Years of Experience

• Associates in Human Services or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology or Human Services preferred.
• 1-3 years of healthcare experience in related field preferred.
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused;
  Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Other

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.