Behavioral Health Technician - PRN - Princeton
Meadows of Wickenburg Inc
Summary
As the Behavioral Health Technician you will provide basic patient care under the direction of the nursing staff with a focus on patient safety. Perform general and specialized data collection, clerical and administrative duties in support of the program.
Job description
Essential Duties Include:
- 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.
- Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations, using approved interventions.
- Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care.
- Report 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.
- Obtain and report accurate vital sign readings. Accompany patients on appointment.
- Provide 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.
- Ability to converse in English with others to give, take and process information; extensive use of telephone.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, multi-task, coordinate projects and record/transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Communicate with other staff to relay concerns and observations involving patient safety
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- CPI, CPR / First Aid; Valid State Driver's License if required by State Law and operating a company vehicle.
- In addition to State requirements, one-year acute inpatient with psychiatric care experience preferred.
Company overview
Meadows of Wickenburg Inc is a specialized mental health treatment facility located in Wickenburg, Arizona, providing comprehensive behavioral health services. The organization focuses on delivering evidence-based treatment programs for individuals struggling with various mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. As a healthcare provider in the mental health sector, Meadows of Wickenburg offers a range of therapeutic services including inpatient treatment, outpatient programs, and specialized care for complex psychiatric conditions. The facility operates within the broader mental healthcare industry, serving patients who require intensive clinical intervention and structured therapeutic environments. With its Arizona location, the organization contributes to the regional mental health infrastructure, addressing the growing need for specialized behavioral health services. The treatment center emphasizes a holistic approach to mental wellness, combining clinical expertise with supportive care to help patients achieve sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.