Tracking Code: 206672

Behavioral Health Technician - Adult Main - Eves

Location: WellSpan Philhaven, Mount Gretna, PA
Schedule: Part Time
Monday, October 14 and
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Virtual
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Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) General Info Sessions

WellSpan Philhaven

October 14, 2024, 4 p.m. and October 16, 2024, 4 p.m.

Interested in a career at WellSpan Philhaven’s Center for Autism and Development Disabilities (CADD), but not sure where to start?

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OCT14,162024
Virtual
Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) General Info Sessions

WellSpan Philhaven

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
In Person
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Nursing & Allied Health Hiring Event

WellSpan Philhaven Hospital

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Learn more about Nursing and Allied Health opportunities at WellSpan Philhaven Hospital.

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OCT302024
In Person
Nursing & Allied Health Hiring Event

WellSpan Philhaven Hospital

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Part-time, Evenings

3-11:30pm

Every-other-weekend

16 hrs/2 weeks

General Summary

Assists the professional staff in the care of psychiatric patients. Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
  • Assists the team members in the care and evaluation of patients.
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living.
  • Checks patient's vital signs.
  • Charts observations on assigned patients' vital signs in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
  • May apply physical restraints or assist with placing a patient in seclusion under the direct supervision of the physician or RN.

Common Expectations:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
  • Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
  • Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
  • Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Required for All Jobs:

  • Performs other related duties as identified.
  • WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
  • WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • Certificate Program Certified Nursing Assistant or some college level social science. Preferred

Work Experience:

  • Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

  • Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
  • Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred

Courses and Training:

  • Must provide clearance per the Child Protective Services Law amended by PA Act 33 of 1985. Upon Hire Required

You’re unique and you belong here.

At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at careers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.

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Michelle Dermes
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Employment Benefits

  • Sign-on incentives for new employees
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • PTO bridging
  • Short-term disability
  • Educational assistance
  • Forgivable loan
  • Flexible spending
  • Credit union
  • Employee recreational activities
  • Childcare
  • Complimentary medicine discounts
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WellSpan

WellSpan Health recognizes and honors the diversity of our team members, patients and neighbors, and we embrace all the human characteristics that make us similar and unique. We strive to make every person feel welcomed, respected and valued by creating a safe and inclusive environment to which we all feel a sense of belonging. We are equally committed to ensuring all team members have the opportunity to excel and are positioned for success through equitable policies, practices and resources.

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic. WellSpan Health does, however, have a tobacco-free/nicotine-free hiring policy.

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Quality of Life

Formed in 1813, Lebanon is a quaint city of 25,700 residents. The area, rich in heritage and the small-town charm of yesteryear, features sites on the National Register of Historic Places, museums, scenic parks and recreation facilities, performing arts theaters, artists' studios, a farmers market and dining establishments for all tastes.

Life in Lebanon County offers affordable housing and options for pursuing higher education. Residents can find local employment in manufacturing, retail, arts and entertainment, healthcare and service sectors. Located in South Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon is within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading and York. (Patient population: 140,000)

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