We are recruiting for a motivated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) -
Adult Inpatient Psych to join our team!We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than
ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.Department4 Adult PsychThe following positions within Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient
Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, and Outpatient
Behavioral Health Services are offering the opportunity to enroll in a new
program offering a cash incentive to recognize your work treating patients
with substance use disorders. This program is sponsored through the ACCESS
(Advancing Careers, Competencies, and Equity in Substance Treatment
Services) grant. Employees must be >0.6 FTE to be eligible. 50% of the
bonus will be received 90 days after signing the program contract.
Registered Nurses (RNs) may earn up to $7,500 by December 2024
Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024
Care Navigators may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024Job SummaryUnder close supervision, responsible for providing a safe, supportive and
therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients. Provides direct patient care
and may conduct therapeutic group sessions under the direction and supervision
of the RN. Provides input to the RN to help develop the plan of care and
assists in carrying out the plan of care for assigned patients. Assists with
the admission of new patients and orients new patients and families to the
unitEssential Functions:Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers and appropriate
documentation. Obtains vital signs on assigned adolescent adult, and
geriatric patients. Collects laboratory specimens on assigned patients as
directed by RN staff. (25%)
Performs transportation responsibilities when requested; transporting
patients from one area to another; delivering laboratory specimens, blood
products, medications and other hospital/medical items to the requested
departments as needed; and includes access to the pneumatic tube system to
transport items, including blood products and medications, to and from the
tube and the desired location. (25%)
Differentiates normal from abnormal findings and reports abnormal values or
conditions to the RN. (EX. abnormal vital signs, safety concerns,
family issues.). (20%)
Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a
secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the
job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or
to improve a patient's care. Provides care to patients in
seclusion/restraint according to 27-10 regulations and department policy and
procedure. Is aware of legal aspects of care as defined by C.S. 27-10
including patients' rights. (10%)
Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow
employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individuals
with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays
courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (10%)
Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and
values of Denver Health. Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Values of
Trust, Respect, & Excellence. Adheres to Denver Health and departmental
attendance guidelines. (10%)
For Patient Care Positions: (0%)
Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a
manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who
care/service is being provided. (0%)
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and
development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to
assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate
cultural information of the pa ient(s) to whom care/ services is being
delivered/provided. (0%)
Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards. (0%)
Education:High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:Two years' experience in the field or related area preferred or an
equivalent combination Required
Licenses:BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with the psychiatric patient population
which requires very specific communication skills as directed by the plan of
care and ability to deal with milieu management.
Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a
particular field.
Skill in assisting patients with daily activities. Human relations and
effective communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate and maintain clinic competency.
Ability to observe and document the patient's behavior.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions
of the For full info follow application link."Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment
