Behavioral Health Technician - Contingent

General Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct behavioral health patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities
• Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted
• Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred
  
  Education:
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required