Mental Health Tech I Part-Time Nights
About The Position
The Mental Health Tech I performs general nursing care for patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role includes documenting observations, communicating patient information to the care team, assisting with nursing education groups, providing assigned patient care, and supporting unit operations. The employee must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan. This is a part-time night-shift position at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama. The hospital is described as a 252-bed acute care facility with a broad range of clinical services and advanced technology.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 180 days of experience in one of the listed roles, including Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Registered Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Specialist, Direct Support Personnel, Group Home Assistant/Paraprofessional, Correctional Officer, EMT, Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Home Health Aide, Patient Care Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Crisis Intervention Specialist.
- Maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) certification within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Document observations about assigned patients legibly and accurately, following hospital and unit procedures.
- Communicate appropriate information about patients’ conditions to the RN and other healthcare team members.
- Assist with nursing education groups.
- Complete assigned AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, and total milieu supervision of patient care.
- Assist nursing team members and other disciplines, and help with admissions and discharges as assigned.
- Demonstrate competency in unit-specific tasks and skills as defined by the unit competency list.
- Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
- Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and standards.
- Comply with hospital policies and procedures.
- Participate in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
- Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
- Use supplies efficiently and maintain a safe, clean, and organized unit.
- Receive and process incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests.
- Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Paid time off, up to five weeks to start.
- Life insurance.
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
- Family Care for childcare, elder care, and pet care.
- Paid parental leave.
- Pet insurance.
- Car insurance.
- Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt.
- Benefits start on day one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
