What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Tech - Forensics position at Gracepoint?
Provides direct care to patients with a behavioral health illness which includes observing and monitoring patient behavior; assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL); assisting other staff to ensure patients participate in prescribed treatment and activities, leading activity groups and community meetings, admitting and orienting patients to the unit and assuring all unit tasks are completed properly. Work is performed under the close supervision of the unit nurses.
POSITION DETAILS
- Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour up to 10% shift differentials weekends
- Forensic Residential Inpatient Facility
- Population: Baker Act, Mental Health, Behavioral and Substance Abuse
JOB BENEFITS
- Full Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accidental, and 401(k) within 1 month of hire
- Paid Training and Coaching
- Non-Profit Organization Student Loan Forgiveness
- Wellness Events
- PTO accrual starts on day 1 of employment
- Company Discount Perks
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with team members to de-escalate patient behaviors through trained verbal resolution and/or hands-on restraining techniques
- Assist patients in daily living activities therapeutic environment.
- Maintain safety and security of the unit including patients, staff, and visitors through detailed hands-on screenings and searches
- Accurate and timely completion of required patient documentation
- Monitor patient behavior and address concerns.
- Provide appropriate nutrition based on patients’ dietary needs
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Secure 24/7 facility that provides inpatient treatment programs for individuals under court order.
- Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
- May be required to stand for an extended period and/or for the entire work shift
- Maintains confidentiality and remains calm under stressful situations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a High school Diploma or GED
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs of dead weight
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills
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