Behavioral Health Technician

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON - Akron, OH

Posted: 3/1/2024 - Expires: 5/30/2024

Job ID: 270461261

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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at .

OUR PROMISES
To treat every child as we would our own
To treat others as they would like to be treated
To turn no child away for any reason

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Full - Time: 36 Hours Per Week1st Shift: 7:30am - 4:00pmSome Evenings to 7:30pmMonday - FridayLocation: Akron Main

Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician, under the direction and delegation of a Mental Health Therapist, supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, ages 12-18, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit.

Responsibilities:

1.Support the milieu of the environment, maintain safety, and support the implementation of ISP individualized plan of care.

2.Provides supportive care and engagement according to Hospital Policy and procedure as delegated and as a team with our Mental Health Therapists.

3.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.

4.Other duties as required:

Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

2.Experience in healthcare is preferred.

3.Proficiency in computerized documentation is preferred.

Education and Experience
1.Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree for counseling, psychology, social work or related degree, or nursing required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

2.Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

3.Work with children and/or adolescents

4.Experience with Trauma Informed Care and caring for patients with behavioral and/or aggressive outbursts.

5.Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.

6.Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more:

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Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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Employment Type:: Full Time Employee
Job type:: Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:: No
Education Level:: High school graduate
Work Days:: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code: 77586534
Salary: N/A
Licenses / Certifications:: N/A; Applied Math: 4; Graphic Literacy: 5; Workplace Documentation: 3

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Behavioral Health Technician

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON - Akron, OH

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