Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital is seeking caring and compassionate people to join our team of devoted healthcare professionals.
Shifts: Full-Time Nights (7pm - 7:30am)
Why Cottonwood Creek?
Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital provides high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facility. The culture of our hospital is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Cottonwood Creek.
The Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and House Supervisor. Additionally, the Lead BHT assists the oversight of behavioral health tech duties and tasks. Involvement in the orientation and training of BHTs is an important part of the position. This position requires the ability to encourage positive teamwork using strong leadership and mentoring skills.
POSITION SUMMARY:
* Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care to patients as assigned.
* Maintains a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per facility policies and procedures.
* Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided to all patients.
* Leader in BHT functions of unit by supporting continuity of patient care and communication of department goals and objectives.
* Participate in orientation process of new BHTs and skill development of existing BHTs as directed by supervisor.
* Model, instruct and coach in areas to include specific patient care duties, documentation, patient engagement, patient activities, patient safety tasks, customer service, etc.
* Participate in role development and process improvement activities and attend meetings as assigned.
* Conduct and/or participate in formal training and workshops as assigned.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent plus current applicable state requirements.
EXPERIENCE: One year acute inpatient with psychiatric care experience preferred.
Make a difference in the Treasure Valley and surrounding communities.
Our employees enjoy:
A strong company culture - We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, focus 100% on optimizing patient outcomes and emphasize our core values: excellence, passion, respect and stewardship.
An enjoyable work environment - You'll experience a family-like atmosphere, strong teamwork and leader accessibility. Smaller department size allows you the opportunity to have a greater impact and promotes an open and engaged staff.
A challenging career path - Joining our team is a career choice that allows you to create your own opportunities and cultivate a passion for the services provided while working through challenges. Our employees are exposed to several different areas of patient care and hospital operations.
Competitive compensation and benefits - Our pay philosophy places us above market pay and compliments our benefits package making Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital an attractive opportunity.
Our newest team members are saying…
"…amazing staff - very welcoming and helpful!"
"…orientation and training was wonderful and organized."
"...warm and open attitude and approach with both staff and patients."
"…fun introduction to leadership team; great company message."
"…very positive atmosphere; I was never a burden with my questions."
"...management is patient; offers tons of support."
Come join us!
Haven Behavioral Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
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