Mental Health Tech

UHS•Aiken, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services (as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with alcohol and substance use disorders. The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high quality care. Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care. Mental Health Technicians are responsible for direct patient care. Provides for psychosocial needs of patients. Performs various non-nursing functions. Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and values. Performs data collection accurately and promptly. Recognizes variances in patient condition and reports promptly. Follows the plan of care and recommends changes to meet the ongoing needs of the patient. Provide care that is related to the patient’s needs and well-being. Participates in shift report, as a member of the team, to meet the individual needs of the patient. Completes all work assignments under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse. Reports abnormal data findings promptly. Implements the interventions from the plan of care, as assigned. Documents data collection, tasks performed and patient response accurately and appropriately each shift. Accurately and appropriately demonstrates restraint use and Handle with Care techniques.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
BLS certification
Successful completion of Handle with Care training within 30 days of hire
Maintain a valid SC driver’s license for patient transport, where applicable
Current SC CNA certification OR Current Medical Assistant certification OR Current EMT certification OR Passing grade in Fundamentals of Nursing course and maintain current enrollment in nursing program
Minimum 1 year of MHT or behavioral health tech experience

Nice To Haves

Prefer one (1) year full time or three (3) years part time in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

Direct patient care
Provide for psychosocial needs of patients
Perform various non-nursing functions
Create an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and values
Perform data collection accurately and promptly
Recognize variances in patient condition and report promptly
Follow the plan of care and recommend changes to meet the ongoing needs of the patient
Provide care that is related to the patient’s needs and well-being
Participate in shift report, as a member of the team, to meet the individual needs of the patient
Complete all work assignments under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse
Report abnormal data findings promptly
Implement the interventions from the plan of care, as assigned
Document data collection, tasks performed and patient response accurately and appropriately each shift
Accurately and appropriately demonstrate restraint use and Handle with Care techniques