Intake Mental Health Technician - Sunday to Tuesday 7pm to 7:30am

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be working in the Assessment and Referral (Intake Department) Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is GROWING... and seeking more GREAT team members to help our patients on their journey of recovery. We are currently seeking experienced Mental Health Technicians for our graveyard shift. The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care and will be responsible for the following duties:

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
Outstanding Customer Service skills required
Minimum one (1) year related experience preferred (Hospital)
Ability to work well in crisis situations
Use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration of compassion and respect for staff and patients
Ability to maintain information as highly confidential
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard.

Responsibilities

Take vitals of incoming potential patients
Complete required filing of intake and admissions paperwork
Occasional receptionist duties as needed
Oversee appropriate care of potential patients while in intake and admission area
De-escalate situations with clients and patients
Assisting patients to unit as necessary
Oversee cleanliness of intake and admissions area
Verify compliance with corporate and national standards of appropriate documentation and patient care during assigned shift