Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, 1L Adolescent Psych, 7a-7p
About The Position
The Mental Health Tech (MHT) participates in delivering care to psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment and includes specimen collection, assistance with activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementing patient treatment in accordance with physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit policies, and standards of patient care and clinical practice. The MHT provides clinical support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner and collaborates with patients and their families, as defined by the patient. The position is based at Peace Hospital in Louisville and is assigned to the 1L Adolescent Psych unit. The listed schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; shifts may be 8 or 12 hours, with three to five shifts per week depending on shift length. Overtime is required infrequently.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- CPR certification accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
- Obtain and maintain certification through completion of a facility-determined, organizationally endorsed crisis intervention training program.
- For transport MHT roles, maintain a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- College coursework in social and health sciences.
- One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry or related experience.
- Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT training program.
- Nursing students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain a therapeutic environment.
- Participate in identifying, managing, and stabilizing crisis situations.
- Transport patients and remain with them for the duration of tests.
- Accompany patients and wait with them when appropriate for discharge transportation.
- Assist with physical examinations, safety and contraband searches, transferring, and discharging patients.
- Assist with implementation and documentation of seclusion and restraint usage.
- Perform and document vital signs, oxygen saturation monitoring, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as needed.
- Assist other members of the nursing care team and other disciplines.
- Perform delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including activities of daily living, monitoring patient condition, body mechanics, and nutritional support, in accordance with standards and policies.
- Perform functional assignments according to unit standards, including patient admission and discharge procedures and unit environmental organization.
- Cross-train and provide staffing support to alternate psychiatric units as needed.
- Perform clerical duties.
- Demonstrate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.
- Participate in department-based activities and initiatives to support a safe environment.
- Participate in training, development, and continuing education activities.
- Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities, and assist with maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
