Behavioral Health Technician - 3pm-11pm (Evening Shift)
Company: Cross Creek Hospital
Location: Haverhill
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
Are you looking to grow your career and get experience in the
psychology field? Do you like to help others and learn about the
full spectrum of mental health concerns and how they're managed in
a professional and supportive setting? Do you know that you want to
be in psych but are still evaluating the many choices you could
make for your career in the field?Whether you want to be in human
services, a clinician, a counselor, a social worker, a substance
abuse counselor, a recovery support specialist, or generally
behavioral health support, Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health is
a fantastic stepping stone for your career. We give you experience
as a behavioral health associate/counselor and offer a wide range
of benefits that will help you jump start your career in the
psychology field.*We offer paid training as well as up to $2,000 of
tuition reimbursement per year. Our starting pay is $17/hour with
no experience, with the ability to make more depending on education
and experience. We also offer additional hourly pay for evening
shifts (3-11pm) as well as overnight shifts (11pm-7am.)*You will
have a biweekly rotating schedule, with every other weekend
required in your schedule. The COVID vaccine is required for
employment, and we offer free COVID vaccines to those who want
it.*This could be either fulltime or part-time.**Text 603-718-2606
for an interview ASAP.**Description of Duties: *Ensure the well
being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured
environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.*
Patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed
timely. Patient room is clean and uncluttered. Observation may be
assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1
patient care.* Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as
assigned. Ensure documentation of information.* Engage with patient
in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of
treatment goals. You could do anything from leading substance
abuse/relapse prevention groups to leading music group therapy.*
Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient's emotions,
behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion
and restraint when necessary.* As part of the multidisciplinary
team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and
assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as
independent as possible.* Collaborate with other staff in working
with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and
return patient to the community.* Monitor behavioral improvements
and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to
treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are
reported to nurse immediately.* Reinforce skills patients learn
from nurses, physicians, therapist that promote improved physical
and mental wellness.* Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions
as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.* May
participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as
teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.Job
Types: Full-time, Part-timeJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: From
$17.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental
insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible
schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health
savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave*
Professional development assistance* Referral program* Relocation
assistance* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision
insuranceMedical Specialty:* PsychiatrySchedule:* 8 hour shift*
Weekend availabilityWork Location: One location
Keywords: Cross Creek Hospital, Haverhill , Behavioral Health Technician - 3pm-11pm (Evening Shift), Professions , Haverhill, Massachusetts
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