Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Behavioral Health Technician works under the supervision of the professional licensed nurse, performing supportive clinical, as well as clerical functions within the Behavioral Health Inpatient / Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the admission process and documents pertinent information. This includes but is not limited to search of persons / belongings, reviewing of unit rules, room assignment, completion of consent forms, per unit routine.
• Performs clinical procedures such as: Accurately obtains and records patient vital signs and I & O; Performs glucometry, phlebotomy and EKGs (Inpatient Services); Collection of specimens for screening and diagnostic tests.
• Supports the patient performing ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) – personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination. Performs or supports the patient while performing necessary physical care to ensure Activities of Daily Living are maintained – personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, ambulation or physical mobility.
• Monitors the therapeutic environment by performing safety checks and monitors patient status by performing patient observations per unit policy. Ensures client safety and compliance to unit guidelines. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean and orderly environment. Addresses hazards to safety in the physical environment. Accesses emergency services when needed.
• Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel. Interacts with persons served to support therapeutic interventions and provide emotional support to promote recovery.
• Communicates changes in patient/client condition or unit milieu concerns with patient care team.
• Facilitates patient recreational and therapeutic activities under the direction of the professional licensed staff.
• Demonstrates skill as a member of the Control Team, in responding to agitation/violent behavior of individuals requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint or seclusion (Inpatient).
• Completes part of the planned discharge process at the direction of the nursing staff. This includes but is not limited to monitoring of packing, return of personal belongings, completion of appropriate discharge forms.
• Demonstrates proper chain of command for work related issues.
• Maintains clinical records of all patient contact according to policy and other regulatory guidelines.
• Organizes work time to respond to established priorities. Uses time effectively and productively during periods of low department activity.
• Completes Departmental Orientation Checklist within 90 days of employment and completes all identified competencies for job description on an annual basis.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• SUD – Provides transportation for persons served per facility regulations, abiding by all vehicle traffic and safety laws.
• Demonstrates appropriate telephone skills.
• Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Must have ability to sit for 2 total hours per day, and up to 1 total consecutive hour. Must be able to stand for 8 total hours per day and up to 2 total consecutive hours. Must be able to walk 6 total hours per day and up to 10 total consecutive minutes. Must have the ability to frequently use fingers/hands for fingering and handling. Must have the ability to use upper extremities for frequent pushing of objects up to 10 pounds and occasional pushing of objects up to 75 lbs. Must have the ability to transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, stretcher and/or bed. Must have the ability for frequent stooping and bending. Must have the ability for frequent reaching above shoulder level. Must have the ability for touching as it relates to feeling objects by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips. Must have the ability for hearing as it relates to normal conversation, high frequency and low frequency hearing sounds. Must have the ability for seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

High School Graduate/GED required. BA/BS in human services field, or current student in BA/BS/Nursing School preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

2 years previous experience in mental health or medical setting preferred. Nurse or medical aide experience preferred. CPR certification required within 60 days of hire. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services – Valid State Driver’s License based on home address of record

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.