The Impact You Can Make

Under the direction/supervision of the licensed nursing staff or their designee, the Behavioral Health Technician (Crisis Services) is responsible for providing nursing delegated/assigned services to patients with mental illness in the Crisis Center. The Behavioral Health Technician provides care to individuals with mental illness/ and or co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability. Primary duties include providing a safe and secure environment for all patients and providing support to nursing staff and the clinical treatment team. Provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures. May routinely perform nursing assistant core competencies including blood glucose, vital signs, specimen collections, 12 lead EKG, point of care testing and phlebotomy. Must complete NAPPI training course annually. This position requires cross-training in the Inpatient Behavioral Unit.

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

The Impact You Can Make

Under the direction/supervision of the licensed nursing staff or their designee, the Behavioral Health Technician (Crisis Services) is responsible for providing nursing delegated/assigned services to patients with mental illness in the Crisis Center. The Behavioral Health Technician provides care to individuals with mental illness/ and or co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability. Primary duties include providing a safe and secure environment for all patients and providing support to nursing staff and the clinical treatment team. Provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures. May routinely perform nursing assistant core competencies including blood glucose, vital signs, specimen collections, 12 lead EKG, point of care testing and phlebotomy. Must complete NAPPI training course annually. This position requires cross-training in the Inpatient Behavioral Unit.

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.