Behavioral Health Tech (PRN)
Company: Red River Hospital
Location: Wichita Falls
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at
the facility under the direction of the Director of Nursing.\n Red
River Hospital is the leading provider of inpatient and outpatient
behavioral healthcare in Wichita Falls, TX. Our treatment services
& specialized programs address drug and alcohol addiction and
co-occurring mental illness. Red River Hospital has been a leader
in behavioral healthcare for over 40 years, providing superior
healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and military
installations we serve. We are a private inpatient 96 bed acute
psychiatric facility dedicated to the treatment of behavioral
health and substance abuse services. Located in Wichita Falls,
Texas, Red River Hospital provides mental health and substance
abuse treatment to the following populations: -
- Dedicated military personnel
- Adults
- Seniors
- Adolescents (ages 12 through 17) Our excellent staff is
committed to the continuous improvement of behavioral healthcare by
providing treatment opportunities that promote individual, family,
and community wellness. As a team, we are dedicated to providing
high quality, outstanding care and attending to the individual
needs of each patient and their family in a caring and
compassionate manner. Serving Northern Texas and Southern Oklahoma
Our location in Wichita Falls allows for convenient access to
residents of nearby Texas cities like Burkburnett as well as South
Oklahoma cities like Lawton. Call the number below to begin the
process of healing. Mission, Vision & Values Mission: To provide
superior comprehensive behavioral healthcare and substance abuse
services to the people, communities, and hospitals we serve.
Vision: To be the behavioral healthcare provider and employer of
choice. Values: Integrity, respect, excellence. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a
positive, supportive and structured environment. Responsible for
conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted
at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in
accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in
patient's medical record. Assist in providing a safe, secure and
comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate
significant observations to nursing staff. Oversee or assist
patients with activities of daily living, including toileting,
bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration
and changing bed linens. - May obtain patient's vital signs, height
and weight as assigned and document in patient record. Facilitate
patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of
topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and
independent living skills. Engage patients in activities and
interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up
and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take
place in the facility. May provide transportation for patient or
coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member. OTHER
FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
-EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or
equivalent required. Prefer one year experience working in a
behavioral health setting. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
CPR and SAMA required or obtain upon hire. WORK SCHEDULE: As needed
basis. 4 shifts per month required, with two being on a weekend. -
Shifts Available: 7-3, 3-11, and 11-7
Keywords: Red River Hospital, Wichita Falls , Behavioral Health Tech (PRN), Healthcare , Wichita Falls, Texas
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