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Connecticut Children's · 1 day ago

Behavioral Health Milieu Tech- 24hr

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Connecticut Children's is a dedicated health system focused on pediatric care, offering personalized medical services across various specialties. The Behavioral Health Milieu Technician (BHMT) plays a crucial role in providing hands-on care to patients with mental health diagnoses, assisting with educational and therapeutic activities, and ensuring a safe environment for patients and families.

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Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a licensed clinical team member, assist or lead educational, recreational and therapeutic activities and group activities in the Milieu. Includes but is not limited to conflict resolution, stress management, and Recreational activities

Provides direct patient care (as defined by unit) that addresses the population-specific needs of the patients on the unit. Includes but is not limited to: Obtain vital signs, temperature, weight, height, or other patient data as required. Obtain and perform Point of Care testing on collected specimens (e.g. blood glucose, venipuncture, urine, pharyngeal swabs etc.)

Take part in collecting data during intake/admission process for all admitted patients. This includes completing inventory and searching of personal belongings

Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Communicates to the team observations of the environment and patient indicators that a patient is escalating or at increased risk for agitation / aggression or harm to self or others

Works to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment while maintaining boundaries for patients, families and staff

Supports visitation guidelines and policies as established by unit and hospital

May be assigned to role of patient observation based on unit need

Identifies unit/patient needs, reports and resolves potential / actual escalations on the unit

Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow up skills by timely verbal reporting to care team and documentation in Electronic Health Record as appropriate. Completes other documentation, i.e. Incident reports, seclusion and restraints as applicable

Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living. Activities may include any of the following: assist patient with feedings and personal care (e.g. hygiene, ambulating and activities of daily living, etc.)

Transport patients; assist with patient admissions and discharges

Assist in procedural holds as directed by MD, Provider and/or primary nurse

Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management and environment of care policies in all interactions with patients/families

Helps in application and removal of physical restraints when directed by the attending medical provider and or primary nurse

Qualification

Crisis Intervention trainingBasic Life Support (BLS)Basic medical terminologyTrauma informed careStress ManagementPhysical interventionsData entryInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate degree required with a minimum of six months direct patient or client care

High School diploma, GED equivalent, or a higher level of education that would require a High School diploma and 3 years of experience in Mental Health related field

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire

Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained current at all times

Understanding and follow Connecticut Children's policies and procedures

Basic medical terminology, mathematics and measurements

Understanding of reasons for and techniques for managing aggressive and self-harming behavior

Basic understanding of trauma informed care

Basic understanding of organization environment of care and infections control policies and procedures

Excellent interpersonal skills and communications required

Important personal characteristics include a conscientious sense of self and a true motivation to help others

Stress Management/Composure

Blocking and redirecting patient movements against the patient's weight

Physical interventions in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior

Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations when protective holds and/or movements are deemed necessary

Maintain quality, safety an infection control standards

Learn and follow established protocols to respond in emergency situations

Learn and demonstrate competency in basic data entry, use of collaborative care and safety plans and documentation in the medical record

Work across all levels of the organization

Company

Connecticut Children's

Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.

Founded in 1996

Hartford, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees