Behavioral Health Technician-Adult Psych Intermediate Care Unit

We Are Hiring Behavioral Health Technician - Adult Psychiatry ICU Unit 3-12 hrs shifts, Full-Time, Night shift, 36 hrs, 7p-7a, with weekend and holiday requirementsAscension Via Christi St. Joseph - Wichita, KSWhy Join Ascension? Ascension Via Christi has a rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region, which dates back more than 125 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, our integrated health system – with hospitals, physician clinics, therapy centers and other health services – is the largest healthcare provider in Kansas.Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2019, Ascension provided $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.Ascension includes more than 150,000 associates and 40,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 150 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 20 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including clinical and network services, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization. What You Will Do As an Associate with Ascension Via Christi, you will have the opportunity to provide direct behavioral health patient care.Responsibilities:Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.

Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.

Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:Required Credential(s):

BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

Nurse Aide credentialed from the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry.

Education:High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience:None required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Via Christi Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.Please see the link below for more information.http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfEEO is the Law Poster Supplementhttp://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccpeeosupplementfinaljrfqa508c.pdfPlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify links below for more information.eVerifyRight to WorkREQNUMBER: 438385-1A