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Henry Ford Health System Behavioral Health Technician - 40 hrs/wk - Variable Shift - Kingswood in Ferndale, Michigan

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, performs a variety of direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or for mentally ill and imbalanced patients. Provides positive interactions and safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing. Notifies manager of any significant patient care issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field.

  • If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

  • Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired).

  • Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner.

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support.

  • Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care.

  • Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients.

    CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

  • Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.

  • Maintain active BLS certification.

  • Must complete WELLE training within first three months of becoming a Behavioral Health Technician (location specific). Maintain active WELLE certification.

Additional Information

  • Organization: Behavioral Services

  • Department: Nursing Admin-Kingswood

  • Shift: Variable

  • Union Code: Not Applicable

    Additional Details

    This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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