Behavioral Svcs Tech II-RTC Residential Treatment Center FT

Behavioral Svcs Tech II-RTC Residential Treatment Center FT

Alegent Health employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. This is our promise to our employees and our community.  



Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation. Our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and more than 40 clinics across the region. 



Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire individuals who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!  We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.




Hours: 11pm-7am every other weekend.
Behavioral Services Tech II-Residential Treatment Center




Assists patients in the development of individuality and appropriate methods of self-expression through promoting an environment in which the patient can problem-solve and test out new behaviors.




Assist the patients in acknowledging and accepting responsibility for psychological and behavioral patterns through providing feedback and positive reinforcement, consistently applying program rights and regulations and communicating in an appropriate manner with the patient.




Participate in admission procedures; orientates patient and family (significant others) to unit and program.




Escorts patients to ancillary departments for procedures.
Provides appropriate emergency care and maintains a safe environment.




Educational:


Required:


A High School Diploma or GED with two years experience as a Psych Tech or equivalent.


Preferred:


A Bachelor's Degree in Human Service field or Graduate of a Psychiatric Assistant or Nurse Aide training program or five years experience in the Behavioral Health field.




Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


Physical and mental health, emotional maturity and interpersonal competence.


Demonstrated ability to affect planned change in a positive manner.


Able to work with a multi disciplinary team.


Able to appropriately resolve conflict and crisis situations.


Demonstrated ability to seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.


An understanding of normal and abnormal development across the life span.




Licensure/Certification/Registration:


Will obtain the following within six (6) months of employment:


Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification


First Aide


Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting-APS- IA only


Drug Free Workplace


Department Specific competencies




Will obtain the following within six (6) months of employment:


Medication Aide Certification


BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.


Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say "Professional Level-with AED", and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.




Other:


Valid Chauffeurs license or Nebraska drivers license if needed for work related activity.




Working Conditions:


See attached Physical Demand Analysis Sheet.


Exposure to disease, odors and toxic solutions.


Potential exposure to assaultive individuals.




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