• Behavioral Health Tech

    Trinity Health (Davenport, IA)


    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Shift:

    Evening Shift

    Description:

    At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

     

    MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

     

    Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis? Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One! (http://www.genesishealth.com/)

     

    Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Behavioral Health Tech

     

    As a Behavioral Health Tech at MercyOne, you will participate in the provision of safe, quality patient care as delegated by the Nurse Manager. The Technician greets patients upon admission to the Behavioral Health Unit. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; providing patient unit orientation, providing the patient with the standard daily activity schedule and setting behavior expectations during the patients stay on the unit. The Technician leads group sessions to develop patient relationships. Sessions include daily goal setting and follow up with patients to track their accomplishments. The position requires the ability to establish rapport and trust with patients and the ability to offer interventions if patient situations escalate. The Technician may be required to assist with patient personal care and perform health monitoring activities.

     

    Position Title: **Behavioral Health Tech**

     

    Department: **Adult Psychiatric**

    Schedule:

    + 2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm)

    + Full Time .9 (36 hours a week)

    + Rotating Weekends

    + Rotating Holidays

    General Requirements

    + Training Preferred: Medical terminology, CNA, Previous Behavioral Health Experience

    + Special Training: Basic Life Support, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

    + More than 2 years' experience required

    Education:

    + High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience

     

    Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

     

    Visit MercyOne Careers (http://www.mercyone.org/careers) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

     

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

     

    Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

     

    Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

     

    EOE including disability/veteran