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Provide individual treatment plan of care, therapeutic interventions, and quality patient safety monitoring services under supervision of a licensed professional. Experience Experience working in a healthcare setting OR Academic healthcare related courses
Bachelor’s preferred Experience working in a mental health or behavioral health setting Psychology or healthcare related academic course or certifications Mental health technician certification Education High school diploma or equivalent Certification Summary Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Tier 5 training, or equivalent, within 3 months of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills Must be able to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skills Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Implements plan of care interventions as established by Behavioral Health Care Team. Maintain a safe environment for the patient through situational awareness, crisis prevention strategies and plan of care-initiated interventions. Complies and promotes compliance with all behavioral health related policies and guidelines to protect patient, self, and others from harm.
May perform/document components of safety monitoring and general care needs (behavior support interventions, eating, hydration, and/or elimination). Accurately documents data collected & behaviors observed on assigned patient in EMR, according to established time frames. Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with behavioral and mental health patients.
Monitors for behavior changes and employs crisis prevention and de-escalation strategies. May accompany patient to medical procedures to maintain therapeutic interventions and behavioral support. Participates in transfer of care; communicates any special considers, care priorities, and support needs as appropriate.
Maintains patients’ rights, including the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Performs other responsibilities as required. Professional Mandatory Required Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements as defined by unit and system by due date. Achieves 75% of staff meetings if applicable. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road Job Family Behavioral Health
About the role
Provide individual treatment plan of care, therapeutic interventions, and quality patient safety monitoring services under supervision of a licensed professional. Implements plan of care interventions as established by Behavioral Health Care Team. Maintain a safe environment for the patient through situational awareness, crisis prevention strategies and plan of care-initiated interventions.