Behavioral health technician

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

About Ah

• Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.
• All while understanding that together we are even better.

Responsibilities

• Day (United States of America) Address: 701 WINTHROP AVE City: GLENDALE HEIGHTS State: Illinois Postal Code: 60139 Job Description: Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and routine tasks.
• Provides direct patient care and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behaviors and activities accurately.
• Reports changes in patient conditions to appropriate personnel and recommend treatment plan modifications.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
• Collaborates with patients, family members, physicians, and community providers to ensure continuous care.
• Manages and facilitates daily group activities as required.
• Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and use appropriate verbal and physical interventions.
• Identifies and addresses potential safety hazards for patients, visitors, and staff, notifying the appropriate department or person for correction.
• Assists in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation skills, maintaining patient safety and providing proper documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required] Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required] Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws [Required] Ability to understand and process instructions from physicians and other personnel [Required] Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records [Required] Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational
• [Required] Customer service skills [Required] Organizational ability, sound judgment, and initiative [Required] Knowledge of substance use disorder and behavioral health terminology with various treatment approaches [Required] Adequate knowledge of activities of daily living [Required] Additional languages [Preferred] Understanding and the ability to lead group activities [Required] Knowledge of electronic medical records [Preferred] Strong competence in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word [Preferred] Education: Associate [Preferred] High School Grad or Equiv [Required] Field of Study: N/A Work Experience: 1+ of other health care related field [Preferred] Additional Information: N/A Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Preferred] NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Benefits

• All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time

Physical Requirements

https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2 Pay Range: $17.64 - $28.22 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.