Behavioral Health Technician

Company: Ascension, D35
Location: Racine
Posted on: March 25, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician Department: Adult Psychiatry Nursng UnitLocation: Ascension All Saints HospitalCity, State: Racine, WIHours: PRNWhy Join Ascension? Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. Ascension Wisconsin operates 24 hospital campuses and more than 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Eagle River. Ascension Wisconsin employs more than 1,300 primary and specialty care clinicians.How will Ascension benefit you?

• Strength in our People: At Ascension, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to the chance to have a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. We also support work-life balance and spirituality in the workplace.
  • Compensation/Benefits: At Ascension, we care for the people who are the foundation of our work to fulfill our mission: our associates. We offer a comprehensive benefit package inclusive of medical, dental, vision, retirement, and generous PTO. Associates can also take advantage of other great benefits like tuition reimbursement or adoption assistance.
  • Leadership Development: We know that the development of our associates is key to our mission of providing the best care possible to those we serve. We have various in-depth leadership programs to meet you where you are on your career journey.
  • Culture of Teamwork: We encourage diversity of talent and thought; while offering the support of a multidisciplinary team. We work to build teams that respect each other. A team that respects each other feels good. We are on a mission to help people feel good, patients and associates. What You Will Do As an Associate with Ascension All Saints in Racine, WI, you will have the opportunity to provide direct behavioral health patient care.Responsibilities:
    • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
    • Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
    • Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
    • Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
    • Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
      • Required Credential(s):
        • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
        • Preferred Credential(s):
          • Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention.
          • Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
          • CNA certification on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work within a hospital setting. Education:
            • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree requiredWork Experience:
              • One year of previous Behavioral Health experience is preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Ascension Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against employees or prospective employees on basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, disability, arrest and/or conviction record, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:M/F/Disabled/VetEEO is the Law Poster Supplement

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