MENTAL HEALTH TECH-ADULT
About The Position
Under supervision, the Mental Health Tech performs basic services and care for behavioral health patients. The role carries out selected patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, supporting patients’ therapeutic treatment plans. The position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and one year of work experience as a healthcare provider, preferably in a behavioral health setting or a closely related field. Post-high-school education may substitute for the work-experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. Healthcare/medical experience and Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation are listed as required. The employee is expected to meet the organization’s Standards of Behavior, protect the security and confidentiality of medical and other sensitive information, and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing ethical healthcare practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent in general studies.
- One year of work experience as a healthcare provider, preferably in a behavioral health setting or a closely related field.
- Post-high-school education may substitute for the work-experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Healthcare/medical experience is required.
- Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation is required.
- Ability to communicate clearly with multidisciplinary team members.
- Knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining the security, confidentiality, and integrity of sensitive information.
Responsibilities
- Provide care services related to scheduled unit activities and patients’ treatment plans, including recreational, art, media, self-expression, and physical exercise activities.
- Assist patients and staff with ambulation, transfers, and repositioning as needed.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Measure, obtain, record, and report patient vital signs, weight, intake and output, glucometer testing, and related measurements.
- Monitor patients according to assigned safety precautions.
- Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in supporting patients’ therapeutic treatment plans.
- Protect and maintain the security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational, and other medical information.
- Adhere to applicable standards of behavior and support compliance with laws and regulations governing ethical healthcare practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
