Healthcare Technician

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, performs a variety of direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or for mentally ill and imbalanced patients. Provides positive interactions and safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing. Notifies manager of any significant patient care issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or G.Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field. If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired). Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care. Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients. Must complete WELLE training within first three months of becoming a Behavioral Health Technician (location specific). Shift: Day Job Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,