Clinical Therapist, Behavioral Health Unit

The Behavioral Health Unit boasts all semi-private rooms, with the capacity of 18 patients. Recent unit accomplishments include decrease in locked seclusions, no locked restraints in almost two years and a recent unit refresh, including new furniture! In this unit, patients rage from adult ages to geriatric. Typical procedures of this unit include patient centered therapeutic and recreational groups, fun activities like karaoke and dance, off unit walking privileges for fresh air and Electroconvulsive Therapy. Many skills are used in this unit such as de-escalation techniques using MOAB-Management of Aggressive Behaviors, therapeutic communication, and most importantly, compassion. What makes the BHU unique is the diversity of diagnosis, staff diversity, caring for patients across a...