Summer Temporary Behavioral Health Technician

Monument Health
flexible benefit account, paid time off
United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
677 Cathedral Drive (Show on map)
Feb 03, 2025
Current Employees: If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career"icon on your homepage. Primary Location Department RCH Behavioral Health Scheduled Weekly Hours 24 Starting Pay Rate Range $18.02 - $20.71 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary Candidates will need to start by June 2nd, required to work at least 24 hours/week and have at maximum, one week off in the time period (June - second week of August). Job Profile Summary Provides patients with education and support in relation to identified treatment issues. Assists in therapeutic interventions and monitoring the milieu for a safe environment. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse in accordance with hospital standards and policies. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends) Flexible scheduling Job Description* Essential Functions: Provides direct age-specific patient care as assigned and contributes to the admission nursing assessment through data gathering and reporting to the registered nurse. Assists to maintain a therapeutic milieu through monitoring patients activities and behaviors, reporting to the charge nurse and intervening when necessary using Crisis Prevention interventions to ensure safety of the unit. Communicates actual or potential problems to the appropriate person in charge. Completes variances, incidents, work orders, and trackers. Promotes teamwork, accepts direction from registered nurses and performs responsibilities willingly with positive impact on patients and coworkers. Contributes to the delivery of patient care in accordance with the patient plan of care, utilizing age specific growth and development guidelines as delegated by the nurse. Complete chart documentation list daily, complete or address patient paperwork daily, review target dates daily. Assists appropriately with basic ADL care. Assists patients with appropriate educational materials and holds didactic sessions under the guidance of the registered nurse or mental health counselor. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Preferred: Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Physical Requirements: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Category Nursing Job Family Nursing Support10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. MonumentHealthis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.