• Behavioral Health Technician

    St. Mary's Healthcare (Amsterdam, NY)


    Job Requisition: REQ4187

     

    Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Nights Hours Per Week: 32 hours

     

    Hiring Range : $18.39 - $24.59

     

    The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

     

    Responsibilities: • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living. • Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions. • Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan. • Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

     

    Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

     

    Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

     

    Education: • High School Diploma/GED required

    Required Skills and Attributes:

    + Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

    + Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.

    + Excellent customer service skills

    + Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.

    + Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

    + Demonstrates flexibility

    + Takes initiative

    + Able to work in a fast-paced environment

    + Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

    + Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

    + Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).

    + Strong organizational skills.

    + Effective interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.

    + Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

    + Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

    + Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English