Mental Health Tech 1 PRN Premium -MBH

St. Francis Medical Center • Baton Rouge, LA

108d

About The Position

The Mental Health Tech establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and helps patients with daily living. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks and works under close supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment
• Proficient in the English language
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Establish therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
• Assist patients with daily living activities such as toileting, feeding, and grooming.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Take and record patient vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations under the supervision of a nurse.
• Assist with the admission process as directed.
• Provide assistance in group settings under the direction of a nurse or therapist.
• Assist in moving patients from place to place on and off the unit or area where assigned.
• Assist with laundering of clothes as necessary or directed.
• Redirect patients and use proper techniques to prevent patient aggression, falls, or injury.
• Retrieve medications from the pneumatic tube system and/or pharmacy and deliver them to the nurse or place them in a secure location as determined by the nurse manager.
• Document vital signs, activities of daily living, sleep hours, safety checks, and environmental checks as appropriate.
• Assist in documentation of group activities under the direction of a licensed professional.
• Notify nurse, therapist, or physician of patient behaviors, needs, and safety concerns.
• Participate in treatment team processes.
• Conduct phone calls, take messages, and deliver messages as appropriate.
• Orient patients to the program.
• Interact with patients on a one-on-one basis in a therapeutic manner and report relevant patient information.
• Conduct environmental safety checks and notify the nurse of issues.
• Conduct patient safety checks as directed.
• Obtain and dispense belongings as appropriate at admission, discharge, and throughout the stay.
• Follow organizational infection control procedures including handwashing and cleaning.
• Inspect for contraband items as appropriate.
• Monitor patients for potential hazards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED