Mental Health Tech II Fulltime Days

Baptist Health • Homewood, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs general nursing care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, with attention to safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. The role includes documenting observations, communicating patient information to the healthcare team, assisting with nursing education groups, completing assigned patient-care tasks, and supporting unit operations. The position is at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility in Homewood, Alabama, with a broad range of medical services and specialized care, including psychiatry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in one or more 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, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Corpsman.

Responsibilities

• Document observations on assigned patients in a legible, accurate, and appropriate format according to hospital and unit procedures.
• Communicate relevant 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 assist with admissions and discharges as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in unit-specific tasks and skills defined by the unit-specific competency list.
• Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
• Participate in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Use supplies efficiently.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized unit.
• Receive and process incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests.
• Provide age-appropriate care by applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assessing and interpreting information relevant to each patient’s age-specific needs.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance and comply with hospital policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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 support, including childcare, elder care, and pet care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Car insurance.
• Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help repay graduated school debt.
• Benefits start on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED