Behavioral Health Technician (11369)
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$22 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | El Paso, Texas |
About this job
Job Description
InGenesis is currently sourcing for Behavioral Health Technician candidates to work for our potential client. In this role, you will observe patients’ behavior, listen to their concerns, and record their condition.
This position is dependent on contract award.
If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we’ll reach out to answer any questions you may have!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Observation of patient’s behaviors and wellness checks.
- Prompt and assist with activities of daily living as needed.
- Provide health and general program education and patient support.
- Facilitate basic therapeutic groups (i.e., Processing Groups/Alternative Programming) and provide direct individual patient care and treatment.
- Assist in the development of specific behavioral treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior activities.
- Gathers patient care information through frequent contacts to assist behavioral health and medical providers with diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree in a behavioral science/specialty field.
- Two (2) years of work experience in a mental health clinic or residential healthcare setting.
- American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification at level three or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
- Current BLS for certification.
- Verbal proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
Physical Demands
- The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.
- The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.
- Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency.
Equal Employment OpportunityStatement:
InGenesis is an equal opportunity employer committedto fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We comply with allapplicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including recentexecutive orders, and strictly prohibit discrimination, harassment, orretaliation based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteranstatus, or any other characteristic protected by law.
InGenesis is dedicated to makingreasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities andensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, andbusiness needs. Please visit our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations for more information.
To learn more about your rights, pleaserefer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster issued by the U.S. EqualEmployment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Company Statement:
With decades of experience, InGenesis has grown intoone of North America’s most trusted Healthcare Services Firms, which includescomprehensive health and workforce solutions. As the industry landscape shiftswith new challenges in patient care, quality and compliance requirements,workforce retention, and operational efficiencies, we deliver strategic,data-driven solutions that include redefining workforce management and clinicalservice delivery. Explore InGenesis to discover how our expertise, innovativestrategies, and commitment to excellence are shaping the future of healthcareworkforce solutions. Join us in celebrating the professionals who define thenext era of healthcare.