Behavioral Health Tech Travel Therapist Jobs in New York

Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $950 per week in Bronx, NY - Job Title: Patient Care Technician Profession: PCT Specialty: Psychiatric Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Nights Hours per Shift: 37.5 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: Required Certifications: BLS, Certified Patient Care Technician, De-Escalation Training Must-Have: Phlebotomy experience 12 Lead EKG experience Description: The Patient Care Technician will work in a psychiatric unit. This unit has a total of 46 beds, divided into sections. One section is designated for triage and fast-tracking patients. Security is available in-house 24/7. The nurse-to-patient ratio varies. Certification requirements include BLS and CPI. Common diagnoses include severe mental illnesses and behavioral issues. Patients often have multiple comorbidities but are typically medically stable. Medically unstable patients are transferred out. The role requires experience in phlebotomy and 12 lead EKGs. Responsibilities include administering intramuscular injections and oral medications. Common medications include psychotropics such as Haldol, Zyprexa, and Ativan. During the day, there are three physicians available, and one physician and one resident at night. The charge nurse does not take a patient assignment but coordinates the unit and assists staff. PCTs have duties that include blood draws, 1:1 patient monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 and can administer breathing treatments. Cardiac monitoring is overseen by Tele Techs, and RNs must identify major rhythm changes. X-ray and CT services are available, with PCTs tasked with transporting patients. PCTs conduct blood draws, and the unit requires every other weekend work. The uniform color is maroon red. Unit-specific orientation includes three weeks of training, with one week in the classroom and two weeks on the unit.

Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $950 per week in Bronx, NY - Job Title: Patient Care Technician Profession: PCT Specialty: Psychiatric Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8 Hours Nights Hours per Shift: 7.5 hours Experience: 1 year of Psychiatric experience License: Required Certifications: BLS, PCT Certification, De-escalation training Must-Have: 1 year of experience in a psychiatric setting. BLS certification. PCT certification. De-escalation training. Description: Department focuses on adult psychiatric care. The unit has 26 beds with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:6-7 during the day and 1:8 at night. Staff includes charge nurses and assistant nurse care coordinators available 24/7. Experience in working with common diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, substance abuse, and depression is essential. The unit does not admit detox or rehab patients, as those require specialized care. PCTs will conduct safety checks, vital signs, room checks, assist with activities of daily living, and observe patient care closely. Phlebotomy experience is required, and training is available. PCTs may be tasked with providing 1:1 patient care and assisting nursing staff as necessary. No respiratory therapy is available on the unit; registered nurses manage oxygen therapies. PCTs will follow a schedule that includes every other weekend and holiday coverage may be required. Travelers may need to float to different units as necessary. The scrubs color for PCTs is maroon red. Orientation is provided on the unit, and travelers will have a designated preceptor. Excessive call-ins could result in termination. This role requires adherence to safety and patient care protocols. Utilization of de-escalation techniques is preferred to manage patient behavior.

Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $1,634 per week in Syracuse, NY - 4 Day Shifts X 10 Hrs

Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $1,471 per week in Syracuse, NY - 3 Night Shifts X 12Hrs ( May include Nights, weekends, swing shifts )

Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $1,471 per week in Syracuse, NY - 3 Rotational Shifts X 12 Hrs

Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $944 per week in Rochester, NY - AHS Staffing is looking for a Mental Health Technician Mental Health Technician in Rochester, NY for a Long Term (Travel) position. This assignment is expected to last 12 weeks. Apply today to speak with a recruiter about the position!

Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $1,634 per week in Syracuse, NY - 5 Afternoon Shifts X 8 Hrs