Behavioral Health Tech (Nights)- 6 East
On-siteChesapeake, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Develop therapeutic relationships with patients suffering from developmental, psychiatric, and substance abuse disorders while assisting in daily care tasks like feeding, bathing, and ambulation. Monitor patients during activities and group sessions, perform vital sign checks, blood glucose monitoring, and EKGs, and respond promptly to call lights. Act as a physical sitter or camera viewer for safety and suicide precautions, utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage acute crises and prevent harmful situations. Document all interactions, interventions, and observations accurately in the electronic medical record. Work nights, including on-call rotation, with a focus on patient safety and effective communication with nursing staff.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of previous experience as a care partner, Certified Nursing Assistant, or similar role
- BLS certification required. If not current upon hire, must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with behavioral health patient population
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