Behavioral Health Technician

Company: Ascension (System Office)
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

Behavioral Health Technician - Float Staffing 001 - PRN, Rotating - Indianapolis-8401 Harcourt Rd - Indianapolis, IN

Minimum of 36 hours per month with at least 16 hours falling on weekend shifts, holiday rotation

Why Join Ascension?

In Indiana, St. Vincent operates 24 hospitals in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, and clinics. St. Vincent's more than 15,000 associates and 3,000 providers offer expertise in a wide range of services including acute/long-term acute care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency/trauma services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary care, urgent/immediate care, women's health and more. St. Vincent has been serving central and southern Indiana for 145 years.

St. Vincent is part of Ascension, 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. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.

What You Will Do

As a Behavioral Health Technician with St. Vincent Health-IN, 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 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
* Preferred Credential(s):
* Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention.
* Nurse Aide credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing.

Education:

* Diploma
* High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required



Work Experience:

* None required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

St.Vincent is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Please click the link below for more information.

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

EEO is the Law Poster Supplement

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

E-Verify Statement

St. Vincent, a member of Ascension Health, participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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