Behavioral Health Tech

SUMMARY

As a Behavioral Health Tech, you assist the Registered Nurse (RN) to assess patient’s functioning as well as develop and implement treatment plans and services. Your attention to detail, patience and compassion contributes to patients’ successful treatment and rehabilitation.

Per Diem

Jerome Center

Behavioral Health

Varies

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Requires 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

• Patient Care. Provide direct care services to patient on an individual basis, including activities such as daily living, social and psychiatric rehabilitation as directed by the RN; communicate with patient effectively and ensure they have access to required services
• Treatment Planning. Participate in the development of a comprehensive treatment plan, incorporating patient’s needs and wants as shared through patient surveys and direct communication with patient
• Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation of patient’s response to treatment

• 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
• Strong communication skills

LICENSES /

CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. 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.

$17.85 - $20.00

Batavia

14020

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.

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.