Behavioral Health Tech (Emergency Services)

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Provides direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders as well as chemically dependent patients to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients.  Carries out a variety of patient care activities which support the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu and which meet the patient's needs for comfort and safety. May also perform the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician.

REQUIRED

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other behavioral health fields and one (1) year of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician.

OR

Associate’s Degree and four (4) years of experience in an inpatient setting

OR

Six (6) years of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting

2. Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS).