MENTAL HEALTH TECH/DRIVER
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatrics. All MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and are to report any changes in a patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse. MHT is responsible for the safety of an assigned unit by conducting visual observations of patients, collect and record vital signs/symptoms properly, reporting abnormalities, appropriate and timely documentation of findings, and employ appropriate crisis techniques as needed. The MHT may assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living with Registered Nurse oversight. The MHT is to establish and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients including modeling and teaching appropriate social skills. The MHT is to facilitate daily groups as assigned. The MHT promotes clinical programming adherence. The MHT responds to emergency codes as requested or assigned. Responsible for the safe transportation of patients of BHC via the van/bus to various locations.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent.
- One-year related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental health signs/symptoms is preferred. One year previous experience as a driver preferred.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting. Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire and annually prior to working in a clinical setting. Additional training to be completed with respective timeline.
- Must be able to identify and address the special needs for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and communicate with the patient.
- Ability to work as member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Able to work with patients at all levels of functional ability and from diverse backgrounds.
- Practices teamwork.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 21 years of age and cannot have any of the following within the last 36 months: been convicted of an alcohol/drug-related offense while driving, had driver’s license suspended/ revoked, convicted of two or more speeding violations or one or more other serious violations and/or been involved in one chargeable accident.
- Ability to manage time independently and prioritize work.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all types of patients and caregivers.
- Requires specific knowledge of road and vehicle safety techniques, devices, and their application.
- Requires ability to use complex technical information.
- Must be able to listen, comprehend and absorb a variety of detailed information.
- Requires the ability to break down complex facts/process different types of information simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- One-year related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental health signs/symptoms is preferred.
- One year previous experience as a driver preferred.
Responsibilities
- providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatrics
- report any changes in a patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse
- responsible for the safety of an assigned unit by conducting visual observations of patients
- collect and record vital signs/symptoms properly, reporting abnormalities
- appropriate and timely documentation of findings
- employ appropriate crisis techniques as needed
- assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living with Registered Nurse oversight
- establish and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients including modeling and teaching appropriate social skills
- facilitate daily groups as assigned
- promote clinical programming adherence
- respond to emergency codes as requested or assigned
- responsible for the safe transportation of patients of BHC via the van/bus to various locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
