Adult Mental Health Tech

INTEGRIS Health•Spencer, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health Spencer Hospital is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician for its Adult Psych team in Spencer, Oklahoma. The role is a night-shift position and supports the care and treatment of assigned patients as part of a treatment team. Under the direction of an RN or Nursing Manager, the technician supports the unit’s milieu and supervises patients in an age- and developmentally appropriate manner. The position requires population-specific competencies and adherence to applicable National Patient Safety Goals. The technician may float to other units and may have additional or varied physical demands or respiratory fit-test requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of mental health work experience, or a bachelor's degree in a social sciences or human relations field.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
Must be at least 21 years old.
A current Oklahoma State Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the employer’s insurance carrier, because the position requires operating an INTEGRIS-owned or personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary caregiver to assigned patients, including helping with daily living skills as needed.
Spend individual time with each assigned patient daily to help them attain treatment goals.
Document information for assigned patients.
Use accepted interventions under the direction of the RN, Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing when addressing problematic patient behaviors, including therapeutic holds.
Make patient rounds as prescribed by unit policy or patient needs.
Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transportation as needed.
Drive or ride in a van when assigned and monitor patient behavior to ensure physical and emotional safety.
Assist with physical restraint of patients using the identified Behavior Technique System.
Support the philosophy and structure of the milieu through management and supervision of patients in an age- and developmentally appropriate manner.
Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate to the level of patient contact.
Float to other units as needed.