Crisis Services Technician

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Job description

The Impact You Can Make Under the direction/supervision of the licensed nursing staff or their designee, the Behavioral Health Technician (Crisis Services) is responsible for providing nursing delegated/assigned services to patients with mental illness in the Crisis Center. The Behavioral Health Technician provides care to individuals with mental illness/ and or co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability. Primary duties include providing a safe and secure environment for all patients and providing support to nursing staff and the clinical treatment team. Provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures. May routinely perform nursing assistant core competencies including blood glucose, vital signs, specimen collections, 12 lead EKG, point of care testing and phlebotomy. Must complete NAPPI training course annually. This position requires cross-training in the Inpatient Behavioral Unit. The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required Associate's Degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience highly desired Minimum of 1 -2 years of behavioral health or patient care experience preferred Licenses / Registrations Must have or obtain upon hire, BLS certification NAPPI Certification required (provided during unit orientation and annually) Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.00 to $25.95 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be foundhere. Job: Allied Health - Behavioral Health Title: Crisis Services Technician Location: NY-Glens Falls Requisition ID: 240L6

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