Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Technician

Requisition Number: 2024-5168Type of Position: Full-TimeLocation:Rapid City, SDApply NowOverviewSignet Health is currently seeking Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) for our program at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. These are hospital positions with a starting hourly pay range of $17.35 - $19.94 depending on experience.The Psychiatric/Behaviorial Health Technician provides patients with education and support in relation to identified treatment issues. Assists in therapeutic interventions and monitoring the milieu for a safe environment. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse in accordance with hospital standards and policies.Essential Functions:*

Provides direct age-specific patient care as assigned and contributes to the admission nursing assessment through data gathering and reporting to the registered nurse. * Assists to maintain a therapeutic milieu through monitoring patients activities and behaviors, reporting to the charge nurse and intervening when necessary using Crisis Prevention interventions to ensure safety of the unit. * Communicates actual or potential problems to the appropriate person in charge. Completes variances, incidents, work orders, and trackers. * Promotes teamwork, accepts direction from registered nurses and performs responsibilities willingly with positive impact on patients and coworkers. * Contributes to the delivery of patient care in accordance with the patient plan of care, utilizing age specific growth and development guidelines as delegated by the nurse. * Complete chart documentation list daily, complete or address patient paperwork daily, review target dates daily. * Assists appropriately with basic ADL care. * Assists patients with appropriate educational materials and holds didactic sessions under the guidance of the registered nurse or mental health counselor. * All other duties as assigned.Signet Health is not an agency but is a behavioral health management company who partners with hospitals setting up behavioral health and/or addiction units, and outpatient programs according to the hospital's needs.This is a hospital position that offers a a generous compensation package and benefits.Requirements/QualificationsPreferred: * Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences* 1+ years of acute care experience* 1+ years of behavioral health experience