JOB SUMMARY

　　The Behavioral Services Tech functions as a key member of an interdisciplinary team providing highly structured psychiatric and or substance abuse services to the population served. Behavioral Services Techs function under the direct supervision of an RN.

　　Scope of Service:

　　Inpatient Behavioral Services consists of D3 (a 13-bed adolescent (12–18 years) psychiatric unit, C4 (an 18-bed adult psychiatric unit), and D4 (an 18-bed detox/rehab unit).

　　JOB REQUIREMENTS

　　Education:

　　High School diploma or equivalent required

　　CNA or BHP certification preferred

　　In lieu of certification, college training in mental health technology, behavioral science, social work, rehabilitation therapy, or its equivalent may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling six (6) months of experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

　　Completion of a mental health training certificate program may be substituted for six (6) months

　　BLS certification required

　　CPR required within 60 days of hire

　　Patient de-escalation training is required within 60 days of hire

　　MANDT is required for brief but extreme periods of physical intervention to manage out

　　Experience:

　　1 year of previous experience in behavioral health services

　　Other Skills Required:

　　Ability to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure

　　Ability to manage stress appropriately

　　Flexibility required to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week

　　Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

　　Covenant Health System Values

　　ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　COMPASSION

　　We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

　　INTEGRITY

　　We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

　　COLLABORATION

　　We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

　　EXCELLENCE

　　We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

　　It is an expectation that all staff at Covenant Health will comply with and encourage others to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and standards including but not limited to State licensing, HIPAA, DNV and the standards of conduct that are part of our corporate “Organizational Integrity” program.