Mental Health Associate/Mental Health Tech - Behavioral Health - Days- PRN

Ochsner Health • Luling, LA

214d • Remote

About The Position

This job performs delegated nursing care responsibilities to Adult/Geriatric/Medical Psychiatric patients within the scope of guideline set forth by the physicians, treatment team, and other clinical Staff in accordance with Unit/Hospital policies and procedures, and local, state, federal, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and requirements to provide efficient individualized care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or sociology or related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically, legible handwriting, spelling/grammar aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively care for debilitated and/or demented patients who require total care.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Organizing and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and support services for assigned patients.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, and educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree