LUKE

Behavioral Health Technician

Naval Hospital Guam - Agana Heights, Guam - Full Time

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

SITE OF SERVICE:

·       U.S. Naval Hospital Guam

·       Full Time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·       Degree: Certificate

·       Education: Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program; or completion of an equivalent education and experience that meets the requirement of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians or completion of education and experience as a behavioral science specialist/technician in the United States military and Exhibit proof of having completed an Armed Forces course involving psychiatric technician training or civilian course from an accredited school in the care of behavioral health patients.

·       Experience: Possess a minimum of one year experience within the last three years as a Behavioral Health Technician working in an out/inpatient setting.

·       Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

·       U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen

·       English Language Requirement: Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.

·       Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

·       The HCW shall provide services within the scope of their competencies and the applicable duties provided in the basic contract as well as the following:

·       Assess each patient and perform triage duties as assigned.

·       Formulate and carry out a goal directed plan of care which based on determined Licensed Independent Practitioner diagnoses and patient outcomes and which are prioritized according to patient needs and available resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.

·       Evaluate effectiveness of patient self-care and ensure all aspects of clinical care support the progression of patient toward set outcomes.

·       Provide treatment and discharge instructions upon patient release.

·       Perform assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological, and cognitive status.

·       Provide a safe and clean environment for each patient.

·       Identify patient/significant other learning needs and implement appropriate measures to meet identified needs.

·       Assist in planning to ancillary personnel and staff personnel.

·       Demonstrate sound knowledge base and action in the care and decision making for designated patient situations. If weaknesses or deficiencies are identified either by peer reviews, quality control retorts (QCRs), or evaluations the HCW will be required to complete refresher training (in-services, competency reviews, continuing education, etc.) at Contractor expense.

·       Perform documentation (manually and/or by use of computer) duties in patient record that are timely, accurate, and concise.

·       Participate actively in staff development for unit and Directorate personnel.

·       Seek validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seek guidance in areas of question.

·       Implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.

·       Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit, MTF, and community resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.

·       Demonstrate competency in medication administration to include intramuscular (IM), administer LAIs, oral medications and subcutaneous (SQ) administration.

·       Safely administers prescribed medications.

·       Demonstrate self-directed learning.

·       Demonstrate effective and professional communication methods, and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.

·       Formulate and use effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others. Refer unsolved complaints or infractions to the Department Head with recommendations for appropriate action.

·       Practice effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.

·       Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participate in temporary assignment measures.

·       Provide individual, group, and family/significant other counseling and health teaching in relation to the patient’s condition and his/her ability for self-care. Provide accessibility to various literature resources dealing with subjects related to specific patient health problems. Provide physical and psychological support to patients and significant others, explain procedures and treatments, and promote cooperation among staff, patients, and significant others.

·       Participate in the orientation of newly assigned unit personnel. Participate in cross-training initiatives.

·       Provide input into competency assessments of newly assigned unit personnel.

·       Collaborate in the review of unit standing operating procedures.

·       If directed, perform triage based on protocols and assist as needed in accessing appropriate ambulatory/emergency care for beneficiaries.

·       The HCW shall assist during the performance of clinical procedures. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and clinical protocols.

HOURS:

Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0730 and 2200 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5-to-9-hour period, to include an uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch break, respectively. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period.

 

Base Bown Days:

During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty). 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer

Links: To learn more about LUKE please visit our website at: http://www.lukestaffing.com

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