MENTAL HEALTH TECH

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

3d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician is an entry level position applying principles and techniques of evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and treatment of patients. The technician manages a safe and therapeutic environment for mental health patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical or psychiatric setting preferred
• College level courses in Psychology or related field preferred or Bachelors Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform mental status evaluations in ER setting to report to appropriate Dr. to determine appropriate disposition.
• Able to effectively follow through with recommended dispositions.
• Assists to maintain MHU standards of safety and cleanliness within the therapeutic milieu.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the action and side effects of psychotropic medications.
• Documents observations, interventions, and progress towards planned outcomes according to charting standards.
• Ensures that group and milieu programming occurs as scheduled.
• Implements planned treatment interventions and documents patients' response.
• Monitors assigned patients and assists with their personal care needs.
• Observes patient's mental status and documents per MHU charting guidelines.
• Possesses the knowledge and skill required to evaluate patients' mental status to determine treatment needs/interventions.
• Reports patient observations (assigned, group, milieu) to RN every shift.
• Utilizes approved behavioral management techniques when appropriate.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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