Behavioral Health Tech

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining 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. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. 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.

Schedule: Per Diem(As Needed)

Shift: Days and Overnights

Location: 1000 Waterman Way Tavares, Florida 32778

The role you’ll contribute:

The Behavioral Health Technician works under the supervision of the nursing staff performing specific duties with patients identified in the position responsibilities. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Performs checks on assigned patients focusing on behavior and appearance.
• Reports patient status, abnormal problems, and behavioral changes to nursing staff and under their direction, per policies and procedures, assists in preforming behavioral health Standards of Care. 
• Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with department policy.
• Assists in identifying needs and developing/modifying plan of care.
• Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and has ability to use appropriate verbal and physical interventions.
• Recognizes potential safety hazards, intervenes for the safety of residents, visitors and staff and notifies appropriate department or person for correction of the problem.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Knowledge of electronic medical records.
• Previous healthcare experience.
• Basic Life Support
• CNA license preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.