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Behavioral Health Technician
- Beth Israel Lahey Health (Beverly, MA)
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Beverly Hospital is in Beverly, MA and retains its small-town charm while offering big-city amenities. Located 35 miles northeast of Boston, Beverly is a postcard community highlighting all that New England has to offer and more!
Beverly Hospital Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma Center, Gold Stroke Certified and Emergent Percutaneous Cardiac Intervention Center. We serve as the primary point of entry for patients to access these services.
The department is always staffed with engaged Emergency Medicine Board Certified Physicians and Mid-Level Clinicians 24/7, and a Children’s Hospital Emergency Physician during prime hours.
• The department consists of 33 private exam rooms within 3 separate zones to provide specialized care which includes: 2 major trauma rooms, 6 negative pressure rooms, pediatric rooms, fast-track, and a 10-bed secured behavioral health area.
• The emergency department can serve many needs, i.e., cardiac, pediatric, OBGYN, orthopedic, and respiratory emergencies.
• Security is stationed in the Emergency Department waiting area
• A 3-room Triage staffed 24/7 by a nurse, and Medical Provider during prime hours. This area can be utilized for rapid interventions, vertical flow/one touch patients, and rapid medical screenings.
• Triage nurses assigned triage acuity level for each ambulatory patient based on ESI.
• Ancillary staff are made up of ED Technicians, Administrative Associates, Mental Health Technicians, and Security.
• We are also able to support our patients with Behavioral Health emergencies with BILH Crisis Screeners and Recovery Coach Supports.
Benefits
• Offered for any hours over 20 per week
• Voluntary Insurance choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Auto and Home, and Pet Insurance available
• BILH Outpatient Pharmacy Benefits
• 403B
• Paid Time OFF or (PTO)
• Free Parking, no shuttles needed!
• Competitive benefits
Job Description:
A Behavioral Health Technician provides direct assistance to patients. Observes patients for any abnormal behavioral or physical signs. Assists patients with Activities of Daily Livings (ADLs), takes vital signs, collects routine specimens. In addition, the Behavioral Health Technician assists with administrative duties, keeps detailed records, and reports changes in patients behavior to the clinical care team.
**Education/Experience:** High school diploma or equivalent
**Certification/License:** BLS License required within 90 days of hire
Pay Range:
$21.00 - $28.26
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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