Mental Health Tech | Pediatrics - CMS Center |Day | Full Time
About The Position
Mental Health Tech provides patient care services to individuals with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders within an interdisciplinary team model. Interventions include physical and psychosocial activities. Assists with monitoring of the milieu for safety and security. Assists patients with ADL care. Performs monitoring of vital signs and assists with collection of specimens. Assists with maintenance of unit equipment and supplies. Helps patients with keeping their bed/room and belongings in order. Engages in therapeutic activities with patients and assists therapists with their programming. Works under the direction of the nurse.
Requirements
- High School diploma, or its equivalent required
- Has a current CNA or in nursing school having completed fundamental skills clinical experience
- Basic Life Support Required upon hire
- Certification as a CNA is required
- Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
Nice To Haves
- Previous work as a CNA, PCA or MHT preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care services to individuals with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
- Assists with monitoring of the milieu for safety and security
- Assists patients with ADL care
- Performs monitoring of vital signs
- Assists with collection of specimens
- Assists with maintenance of unit equipment and supplies
- Helps patients with keeping their bed/room and belongings in order
- Engages in therapeutic activities with patients
- Assists therapists with their programming
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
