Behavioral Health Psych Tech full time days
Milwaukee, WI 
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Job Description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin:

Join our Behavioral Assessment team in this unique tech role.

We do not provide inpatient psychiatric treatment, but members of this team will support our inpatient unit teams in providing best and safest care for medical patients who may require mental health support and interventions. Interactions with these patients in escalated situations can be highly volatile and intense. You will partner with a Behavioral Health RN from this Assessment team.

This is a full time day shift position requiring a weekend and holiday rotation.

prefer candidates with prior experience working with child/adolescent patients

Assist in the integration and provision of mental and behavioral health services provided to patients and families in patient care settings. Be a role model and promote collaboration and communication among members of the health care team, and provide interventions that support the safety and therapeutic care for mental and behavioral health needs.

Education

High school diploma
Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Prioritization
Uses time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizes time constraints and adjusts work schedule to address them
Knowledge of Field
Knowledge of regulations, procedures and best practices in field
Professional Knowledge/Ability
Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position
Decisive Leadership
Takes responsibility for guiding others' actions and providing direction to a group; steps forward to take the lead in addressing difficult issues and making tough judgment calls
Computer Proficiency
Proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), e-mail, and internet
Detail Orientation
Meticulously keeps track of details without becoming overwhelmed by them; is exact, precise, and accurate; spots minor imperfections or errors and takes action to correct them
Independence
Pursues work with little supervision or assistance
Directs one's own efforts
Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Problem Solving
Ability to independently work through details of a problem to reach a positive solution
Communication
Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Employees may:
Be exposed to bodily fluids (e.g. tears, saliva, blood).
Ongoing risk of vicarious trauma by providing services to a population that carriers a high burden of injury through experiencing adversity and violence.
Need to move from furniture to floor or engage in play-type activities with children in a variety of room types (exam, interviewing, therapy).
Need to verbally de-escalate upset children, adolescents, or adults.
Need to adapt approaches or communication styles to fit the needs of the clinic and patient population.

Preferred Job Requirements
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification
Clinical Nursing assistant (CNA) license preferred
Education

Pursuit of education in nursing, social work, or mental and behavioral health field preferred
Experience
Experience with developmental disabilities and/or mental and behavioral health care
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Person who can adapt to complex situations and respond effectively in crisis situation
Person who has the ability to learn about medical complexities and have the ability to collaborate with medical teams by discussing patient behavior and subsequent interventions utilized for patient care
Person who can provide direct behavioral support to the behavioral needs of patients
Person who can communicate behavioral concepts clearly to others who may not have behavioral knowledge.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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