What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Tech - Lorain Hospital position at Mercy Health BSMH?
- Part Time - Scheduled for 16 Weekly Hours
- Shift Times - Afternoons/Evenings (3pm-11pm)
- Weekend and Holiday availability as required
POSITION CRITERIA: The ability and willingness to identify with, share in, and have a commitment to the philosophy, mission, values and vision of our Sponsors and Mercy. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting rigid deadlines. Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, a variety of professional disciplines and the general public. Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills including but not limited to analysis, problem solving, and decision-making. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications. Promotes and maintains a safe environment conducive to healing and health promotion. Performs active milieu assessment while assigned to safety rounds. Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situations. Provides direct patient care and monitors ongoing status Observes and documents patient information pertinent to patient’s condition per policy. Initiates and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients. Participates in the safe management of the milieu, intervening effectively with patients who behave inappropriately or who are having coping difficulty, utilizing effective non-abusive crisis prevention/intervention techniques. Performs work in accordance with the facility standards and policies regarding risk management, safety, infection control, etc. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
Certificates License Registrations; Basic Life Support Certification Required
Education and/or Experience Associate’s Degree in related health field or 1-2 years experience in mental health. Must be able to work as part of multidisciplinary team.
Group facilitation experience a plus.
Required Job Specific Training: De-Escalation training within 90 days of hire.
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
