MBH - Graveyard Behavioral Health Technician - Wickenburg

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At Meadows we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!

Who are we?

We have been the most trusted name in the industry and have been helping people for 40 years. Our approach is different and success stories of our patients prove that. We don’t have one size fits all treatment and there are no quick fixes.

Who are you?

Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 75% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.

We might be a perfect fit for you!

Position Summary

This role provides basic patient care under the direction of the nursing staff with a focus on patient safety. Performs general and specialized data collection, clerical and administrative duties in support of the program.

Responsibilities

Promotes patient safety through awareness of the environment of care and in all action that involve patient care. Communicates patient safety issues quickly, clearly and effectively.Performs ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating.Intervenes appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations, using approved interventions.Participates with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care. Reports factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to the Charge Nurse/RN.Assists in the admission and discharge of patient.Conducts luggage searches for all admits and may conduct room searches as assigned.Obtains and reports accurate vital sign readings.Accompanies patients on appointments.Provides 1:1 and Line of Sight monitoring for patients when order received.Performs unit clerk duties to include data collection, clerical, and administrative duties, completing all appropriate documentation according to the policies and procedures of the facility

Education, Skills, & Experience Requirements

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required.Bachelors Degree preferred.CPI, CPR / First Aid , Food Handlers Card (all to be earned within first 30 days) Valid State Drivers License required by State Law for operating a company vehicle.In addition to State requirements, one year acute inpatient with psychiatric care experience preferred.Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as “Safety Sensitive” positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.

The Meadows is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Meadows provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process please reach out.