Behavioral Health Milieu Tech- 36hrs

Behavioral Health Milieu Technician (BHMT), are mental health employees who provide hands-on care to individuals with varying degrees of mental health diagnoses and medical diagnoses. BHMT’s perform a vital, front-line function as they observe, treat and interact with patients and families. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care, environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families. The BHMT will also assist in educational, recreational and therapeutic activities when deemed appropriate.

• 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.