Per Diem / PRN Behavioral Health Technician - $18-28 per hour

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

BJC HealthCare is seeking a per diem / prn Behavioral Health Technician for a per diem / prn job in Saint Louis, Missouri.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per DiemAdditional Information About the Role
  • Preferred experience as a CNA, MHT, nurse assistant, or PCT
  • Sign-On Bonus Eligible - $1000
  • Benefits Eligible
  • 36 Hours Per Week
    • Nights: 7pm-7:30am
    • Holiday Rotation
    • Weekend Rotation OverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital--at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.The Psychiatry department is composed of three inpatient Psychiatric units and an Outpatient ECT staffed by passionate and knowledgeable professional healthcare providers. With a safe, patient-centered approach to Psychiatric care, we deliver high-quality care using group activity and music therapies, one-to-one care as needed, and an interdisciplinary team in state-of-the-art patient care units.--A combined total of 46 inpatient beds exist across Intensive, Medicine and Geriatric Psych units. The Psychiatric Medicine unit offers a unique opportunity to work in an environment that combines medical and Psychiatry. Intensive Psych allows our team to work with those who are acutely ill.-- The Geriatric unit is for those who truly have a passion for the elderly population in Psych. The team in Psychiatry is a well-rounded group caring for patients with a wide range of Psychiatric illnesses. Safety is a high priority, with numerous safety measures in place for patients and staff. Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeResponsible for performing necessary services in caring for the personal needs, comfort and treatment of psychiatric patients under the direction of the registered nurse.--Responsibilities
    • Assists patients with daily hygiene including personal care direction, assists with physical activity, meets patients' nutritional needs, and documents activities as required.
    • Implements direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
    • Assists nurses with admissions and discharges, and assists nurses and doctors with treatments, procedures and examinations.
    • Performs general clerical tasks.
    • Collects and records specimens, including phlebotomy.Minimum RequirementsEducation
    • High School Diploma or GEDExperience
    • Supervisor Experience
    • No ExperiencePreferred RequirementsEducation
    • Associate's DegreeExperience
    • 2-5 years Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
      • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
      • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
      • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
      • 401(k) plan with BJC match
      • Tuition Assistance available on first day
      • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
      • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
      • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
      • Adoption assistanceTo learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity EmployerBJC HealthCare Job ID #79554. Posted job title: Mental Health Tech - PrnAbout BJC HealthCareBJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

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