Mental Health Tech - Behavioral Health Crisis Center
About The Position
Provide direct, front-line physical and emotional care for patients experiencing acute behavioral crises under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well being, reporting behavior and/or physical ailments to appropriate medical staff. Participates in safety management, milieu (environment) management, crisis intervention and prevention. Monitor clients' progress and respond effectively to changes in their condition. Provide emotional support to clients and their families. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical documentation and records. Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment in patient rooms Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- BCLS certification obtained within one week of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or 60 hours of education in human services field.
- 1 year of experience in acute Mental Health setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, front-line physical and emotional care for patients experiencing acute behavioral crises under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well being, reporting behavior and/or physical ailments to appropriate medical staff.
- Participates in safety management, milieu (environment) management, crisis intervention and prevention.
- Monitor clients' progress and respond effectively to changes in their condition.
- Provide emotional support to clients and their families.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical documentation and records.
- Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment in patient rooms
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- 403B
- education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
