Psych Tech I (Full-time/36 hrs. per week/Night Shift) - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Allegiance Health - Jackson, MI

🔍 Jackson, Michigan

📁: Behavioral Health

📅   : Jun 13, 2018 Post Date

📅   : 184360 Requisition #

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, performs a variety of direct patient care activities. Provides positive interactions and safe environment to maximize patient well-being. Notifies Manager, Clinical Unit Leader/ on duty Nurse of any significant patient care issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or Equivalent with a minimum of one year of Mental Health Assistant experience

Knowledge of the involuntary admission and court process, guardianship issues, patient rights, and the Mental Health Code.

Analytical skills necessary in order to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care.

Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner.

Communication skills, verbal and written, and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing a comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support.

Computer competency and telephone etiquette are required.

The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs

An exceptional focus on team work and dedication to ongoing education Skilled in de-escalation and conflict resolution

Knowledgeable about care of adult, geriatric psychiatric patients and /or substance use disorder patient population.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Departmental Specific for Addiction & Recovery: BCLS certificate, CPI training, Certified Addiction and Drug Counselor Developmental Plan.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree in health or psychology strongly preferred

Communication skills and specialized knowledge of basic Psychology or Sociology theories and practices at a level normally acquired through completion of an Associate’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or one year previous work experience as a Mental Health Technician and enrollment in a degree program.

Overview

Henry Ford Health System, one of the largest and most comprehensive integrated U.S. health

care systems, is a national leader in clinical care, research and education. The system includes

the 1,200-member Henry Ford Medical Group, five hospitals, Health Alliance Plan (a health

insurance and wellness company), Henry Ford Physician Network, a 150-site ambulatory

network and many other health-related entities throughout southeast Michigan, providing a

full continuum of care. In 2015, Henry Ford provided $299 million in uncompensated care.

The health system also is a major economic driver in Michigan and employs more than 24,600

employees. Henry Ford is a 2011Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. The

health system is led by President and CEO Wright Lassiter III. To learn more, visit HenryFord.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry

Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness

and access to day care services at Bright Horizons Midtown Detroit, and a whole host of other

benefits and services.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Psych Tech I (Full-time/36 hrs. per week/Night Shift) - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Allegiance Health - Jackson, MI

🔍 Jackson, Michigan

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