Travel Behavioral Health Technician - $1,587 per week

Certification Details BLS New York State Licensure Job Details In this voluntary program, BTH will offer its guests onsite ambulatory behavioral health treatment and comprehensive support in a home-like environment. The program aims to keep individuals discharged from the hospital on a path towards sustained success, with the goal of reducing emergency room visits and inpatient hospitalizations, decreasing street homelessness and reliance on shelters, and ultimately moving into permanent housing. Program guests will stay at the home-like environment until they can be transitioned to permanent supportive housing and treatment for a period of up to 12 months. Under the direct supervision of a professional Nurse or other assigned professional staff member, performs functions related to assisting patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, and participates as a member of a treatment, nursing or health care team in implementing appropriate regimens for patients who are in the Bridge To Home service. Observes patient’s physical condition, mental state and social behavior and reports to team leader or Nurse-in-charge and provides individual nursing care for patients who are ill, either physically or emotionally. Participates in planning and implementing an orientation program for new patients. Gathers information for intake, social histories, referrals and related purposes which would augment the understanding of cases. Participates in planning and implementing daily living activities for patients and contributes to the development of a therapeutic ward environment. Assists in planning and implementing therapeutic activities with groups of patients and encourages client involvement in various individual and group activities as part of planned treatment programs. Assists with the physical care and personal hygiene of selected patients, including bathing, turning and positioning, skin care, passive and active range of motion, mouth care, foot care, nail care, applying hot and cold packs. Assists patients with meal selection and feeds patients if necessary, delivers/removes trays, distributes water, nourishment, ice, etc. Assists behavioral health team in the application and removal of restraints and the implementation of restraints/seclusion, when deemed necessary by appropriate personnel, ensuring the physical and emotional health and safety of the patient. May escort patient to required location(s), within and outside of the health care setting on direction of a registered nurse or other professional staff member. Takes patient vital signs when directed and enters data into electronic medical record; performs finger stick tests. Changes linen and makes beds; keeps ward and/or unit, linen, utility, treatment, storage rooms and recreational areas neat and orderly. Disinfects personal items with appropriate disinfectant products when required. May perform functions and activities of the basic Nurse’s Aide in support of the above tasks and other related work as assigned. Unit Specific Information Bridge To Home service unit

Location: New York, New York, US

Posted Date: 7/20/2025