Behavioral Health Technician
Job Type: Full Time Days
Your experience matters
At Centra Behavioral Health Hospital we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and your role youll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
How youll contribute
The Assists the administration staff in overseeing and assisting all staff in all functions to ensure the provision of quality general and psychiatric care to patients suffering from substance abuse or psychiatric disorders. Oversee the day to day activities of staff in all CCD and nursing area and assists the department managers with scheduling education and discipline of staff when needed. Involved in direct patient care education and training and participation in departmental and hospitals meetings as assigned. Reviews documentation and works with staff to ensure that documentation is timely accurate and complete. The House Supervisor may also serve as a working RN and routinely personally executes nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and documentation of the treatment plan.
Responsibilities:
Manages scheduling and staffing of nursing department. Ensures appropriate coverage of shifts. Minimizes use of agency staff and overtime.
Approves or denies appropriately the use of time off by staff.
Monitors staff attendance keeping accurate records of tardiness absences and staff leaving early or staying late. Assists DON in the execution of payroll.
Provides back up nursing and/or intake assistance for patients. Assists patients with their requests and needs. Provides patients with information. Acts as patient advocate.
Oversees the entire hospital operation during the time which administration is not present. Oversees performance maintains schedules and completes education and coaching when necessary.
Completes evaluations and delivers disciplines within nursing department in a professional and timely manner.
Assists DON in conducting department meetings on a routine manner. Ensures appropriate documentation in completed on staff attendance.
Creates accurate minutes of meetings.
Assists in the intake department as necessary.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of regulatory standards including TJC Medicaid state and federal laws.
Performs conflict resolution and mediation with staff. Appropriately seeks assistance from the DON Intake manager and HR when necessary.
Completes investigations in a thorough and timely manner ensuring information collected is accurate. Provides information to the appropriate designee to ensure completion of necessary reporting or staff follow up.
Displays a thorough nursing knowledge including assessments treatment planning discharge and admission procedures medication distribution and medical care. Personally delivers RN patient care as needed.
Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies.
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:
Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required.
Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments family motivations treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing valid drivers license preferred.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. Must be at least 21 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
About Us
Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters
EEOC Statement
Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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