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CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON Behavioral Health Technician in Mansfield, Ohio
Full - Time: 40 Hours Per Week1st Shift: 8am - 4:30pmMonday - FridayLocation: Mansfield - Onsite Summary: The Behavioral Health Technician, under the direction and delegation of a Mental Health Therapist, supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, ages 12-18, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit. Responsibilities: 1.Support the milieu of the environment, maintain safety, and support the implementation of ISP individualized plan of care. 2.Provides supportive care and engagement according to Hospital Policy and procedure as delegated and as a team with our Mental Health Therapists. 3.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. 4.Other duties as required: Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams. 2. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 3. Proficiency in computerized documentation is preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree for counseling, psychology, social work or related degree, or nursing required. Bachelor's degree is preferred. 2. Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required. 3. Work with children and/or adolescents 4. Experience with Trauma Informed Care and caring for patients with behavioral and/or aggressive outbursts. 5. Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred. 6. Years of experience supervising: None. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Onsite Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprint_poster.pdf