Behavioral Health Technician - Behavioral Services Inpatient

Behavioral Health Technician# Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $19.06 - $28.59#an hour

• Per Diem, Various shifts and hours a week.# *Includes Per Diem Differential. Boulder Community Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician, who implements delegated aspects of patient treatment plans and participates in a therapeutic milieu under the direction of the clinician in charge.

Benefits:

#403(b)Retirement plan# #Education assistance program #Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki #Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions# #Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family Qualifications#

#Bachelor#s degree in Psychology, Social Work or preferred.

#BLS certification and de-escalation training required by the end of conditional period.

#One-year experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient psychiatric facility preferred Responsibilities # ## #Demonstrates ability to assess, treat and or care for patients throughout the developmental lifespan from adult to Geriatric patients.

#Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of DSM-5 diagnosis.

#Demonstrated knowledge of suicide prevention strategies, assesses for suicidal ideation and implements suicide prevention interventions as appropriate.

#Assesses the milieu, identifies priorities and communicates the priorities to the Charge RN or clinician in charge.

#Demonstrates an ability to set effective limits consistent with hospital philosophy and treatment plans. #.## #Demonstrates ability to effectively use de-escalations skills and practices situational awareness to manage milieu and maintain unit safety to attain treatment goals

#Demonstrates leadership in managing milieu for safety structure to attain treatment goals.

#Develops, maintains and terminates a therapeutic relationship with patients.

#Records observation of significant patient behavior through progress notes.

#Implements program schedule, leads or co-facilitates therapeutic groups and individual activities, and maintains appropriate structure for patients. About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Boulder Community Health#s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas. We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We#re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly#s 2022 Best Hospital. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice.# As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more! EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.# BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. #

Behavioral Health Technician

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$19.06 - $28.59 an hour

• Per Diem, Various shifts and hours a week.

• Includes Per Diem Differential.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician, who implements delegated aspects of patient treatment plans and participates in a therapeutic milieu under the direction of the clinician in charge.

Benefits:

• 403(b)Retirement plan

• Education assistance program

• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki

• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions

• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or preferred.

• BLS certification and de-escalation training required by the end of conditional period.

• One-year experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient psychiatric facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to assess, treat and or care for patients throughout the developmental lifespan from adult to Geriatric patients.

• Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of DSM-5 diagnosis.

• Demonstrated knowledge of suicide prevention strategies, assesses for suicidal ideation and implements suicide prevention interventions as appropriate.

• Assesses the milieu, identifies priorities and communicates the priorities to the Charge RN or clinician in charge.

• Demonstrates an ability to set effective limits consistent with hospital philosophy and treatment plans.

• . Demonstrates ability to effectively use de-escalations skills and practices situational awareness to manage milieu and maintain unit safety to attain treatment goals

• Demonstrates leadership in managing milieu for safety structure to attain treatment goals.

• Develops, maintains and terminates a therapeutic relationship with patients.

• Records observation of significant patient behavior through progress notes.

• Implements program schedule, leads or co-facilitates therapeutic groups and individual activities, and maintains appropriate structure for patients.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health's vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas.

We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We're proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly's 2022 Best Hospital.

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice.

As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.