Job Description

Overview

Technician-Behavioral Health

Job Code:

22190

FLSA Status

Job Family

: BEHAVIORAL

Job Summary

Assists the licensed nursing staff in the delivery of quality patient care. Provides direct patient care, monitors patient behavior, promotes a therapeutic environment and communicates changes in patient's condition to charge nurse. This position is under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Onboards new Psychiatric Technicians. Validate skills and provides leadership to Psychiatric Technicians. Participates in and monitor Performance Improvement. Provides and/or assists in direct patient care under the supervision of the appropriate staff member. Assists with the admission process of all patients. Provides/Promotes a safe therapeutic environment. Maintains a clean and wholesome atmosphere for patients. Particpates in ongoing education. Facilitates and serves as group leader as assigned. Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description

Minimum Required:

2 years as mental health worker, or 1 year in the department

Preferred/Desired

Education

Description

Minimum Required:

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired:

Bachelor degree in a mental health related field.

Training

Description

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description

Minimum Required:

Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description

Minimum Required:

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Preferred/Desired:

CNA

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships:

No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart


Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)


Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)


Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating:

Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell


Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination:

Yes

Near Vision:

Accurate

Far Vision:

Accurate

Depth Perception:

Minimal

Hearing:

Minimal



Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Other