Mental Health Tech - Admissions - Central State Hospital
About The Position
Central State Hospital is looking to fill full-time MHT position for the 7pm-7am shift in the Admissions department. three 12 hour shifts/week every other weekend off (Additional $1 on weekends) shift differential (10%-12%) on the job training experience a plus but not required ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Coordinates and performs the admissions function of the hospital Coordinates patient assessment Verifies qualification for admission Initializes medical record. Provides basic ADL care and safety monitoring according to plan for individual age, gender, and cultural specific needs. Measures vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, accurately uses equipment. Escorts and transports patients. Carries out treatment plans for patients Utilizes therapeutic communication Completes documentation and assignments within established time frames. Meets medical records and departmental documentation requirements. Meets standards for infection control and prevention. Adheres to zero tolerance for patient abuse and ethical standards for the treatment of patients. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or GED equivalency A valid drivers license is required Time Type: Full time Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro. Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives. At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalency
- A valid drivers license is required
- COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.
Nice To Haves
- experience a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and performs the admissions function of the hospital
- Coordinates patient assessment
- Verifies qualification for admission
- Initializes medical record.
- Provides basic ADL care and safety monitoring according to plan for individual age, gender, and cultural specific needs.
- Measures vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, accurately uses equipment.
- Escorts and transports patients.
- Carries out treatment plans for patients
- Utilizes therapeutic communication
- Completes documentation and assignments within established time frames.
- Meets medical records and departmental documentation requirements.
- Meets standards for infection control and prevention.
- Adheres to zero tolerance for patient abuse and ethical standards for the treatment of patients.
Benefits
- continued training
- effective mentoring
- competitive salaries and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
