Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
Behavioral Health - Intake Mental Health Technician - 7P
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Job Description
- Req#: 11313
- Provides care to patients in the intake department under the direction of the Supervisor and in compliance with patient care standards.
- Performs body and contraband searches that follow the Texas Administrative Law to ensure that all patients remain safe during their stay at Behavioral Health.
- Completes all paperwork that is required for admission to Behavioral Health, to include consents, belongings inventory, and court paperwork.
- Communicates and interacts effectively with patients, their families, and all visitors demonstrating excellent customer service practices and proper phone etiquette.
- Ensures the intake department is always in compliance with HIPPA standards and Infection Control Standards. To include a clean environment, refrigerator logs up to date, and supplies not expired.
- Performs all admission and discharging processes regarding Visible Hands. To include, registering into the system, discharging from system at discharge, running reports, cleaning of beacons at discharge, and monitoring of patient while they remain in the intake department.
We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.
Join us in performing Sacred Work!
Competitive benefits are offered including:
Matched Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
Bonus Potential
Summary/Objective
The Intake Mental Health Technician is responsible for all paperwork required for admission to Behavioral Health. Under the direction of the RN Supervisor, this position conducts contraband and body visual searches to ensure all patients and staff remain safe.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and Experience
1 year of psych experience and/or customer service
Required License/Certifications
BLS within 30 days of hire
TO within 90 days of hire
About the company
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas has been providing quality health services in a Christian environment to local communities for over 70 years.
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