MENTAL HEALTH TECH/ CNA

UHS•Bloomington, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bloomington Meadows is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Technician to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. Since 1992, Bloomington Meadows Hospital is dedicated to helping patients restore their health and get a fresh start. Our treatment is built on excellent communication between our patients, their families, referral sources, and our team of professionals. This communication at every stage of treatment allows us to address each patient’s needs during difficult times. Bloomington Meadows Hospital provides exceptional personalized outpatient and inpatient treatment programs for each patient. Our team of professionals is comprised of board-certified physicians and master’s level clinicians in both our adult and youth programs. Bloomington Meadows involves its physicians in every step of treatment. Each patient has unique needs, and Bloomington Meadows offers a wide array of behavioral health programs to address the needs of individuals searching for adult and youth treatment facilities. Website: https://bloomingtonmeadows.com/ The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate desired, but not required.
Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields.
Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.
Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.

Responsibilities

Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
Remains in patient care areas whenever possible to assist patients and visitors.
Assists patients with activities of daily living and encourages independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis.
Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
Identifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and uses the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately.
Represents the facility in a manner that conveys a professional, courteous, caring, and cooperative attitude.