Mental Health Tech

Conway Regional • Conway, AR

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Technicians provide support and supervision for the Adult Behavioral Psychology Department. The Tech ensure continuity of care and help to meet the department goals as directed by the health care team. The Tech will perform patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They will assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, use of equipment and other clinical and administrative tasks which are delegated and assigned. The Tech will perform delegated support functions and patient care duties that are within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. The Tech will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:
This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher education
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (prior to independence from preceptor)
• Point of Care Testing Equipment Orientation (prior to independence from preceptor)
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention/SAFE in 90 days for designated areas

Nice To Haves

• Basic keyboarding skills
• Clinical experience or CNA

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision for the Adult Behavioral Psychology Department.
• Ensure continuity of care and help to meet department goals.
• Perform patient care activities, assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, and use of equipment.
• Perform clinical and administrative tasks as delegated and assigned.
• Perform delegated support functions and patient care duties within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED