Patient Care Technician I (PCT), Behavioral Health

Company Description

This is an incredible opportunity to join an innovative, trauma-informed team of behavioral health professionals in an outpatient setting where you can be part of the solution in helping individuals in our community live their best lives. 

Providing a vast continuum of behavioral health care, including outpatient, primary care office, intensive outpatient, inpatient psychiatry, crisis center, and the emergency department, you will be able to thrive and grow professionally with our strong leadership team.

Job Description

Assists in providing patient care and treatment on the Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit. Helps in maintaining a safe and clean environment, assists the patient care team in providing various patient care activities and demonstrates a positive attitude in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment. The age of population served is 18 years old to geriatric.

Qualifications

Education & Training:  High School diploma or equivalent.  Certified by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant required.  Current BLS required.

Work Orientation & Experience:  Previous experience as Nursing Assistant in hospital, working with behavioral health patients is preferred.  May require up to (3) weeks of orientation with a preceptor. Training in de-escalation and management of aggressive behavior provided/required.

Skills & Abilities:  Ability to:  a) read, write and comprehend medical terminology; b) effectively convey verbal and written information; c) follow directions; d) perform simple mathematical calculations correctly; e) respond to emergency situations appropriately; f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts; g) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; h) organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities; and j) understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality; k) develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team members, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital and nursing  administration.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.