Mental Health Tech

INTEGRIS Health•Enid, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health Meadowlake Hospital is hiring a full-time Mental Health Tech, Dual Diagnosis, for variable shifts. The Mental Health Technician participates as a member of the treatment team under the direction of the RN or Nurse Manager and helps maintain the philosophy and structure of the milieu by managing and supervising patients in an age- and developmentally appropriate manner. The role requires population-specific competencies and adherence to applicable National Patient Safety Goals. The technician serves as a primary caregiver to assigned patients, supports their treatment goals, documents patient information, and uses accepted interventions under nursing direction when addressing problematic behaviors. The position reports to the Manager, with general supervision from the RN on shift. Mental Health staff must be able to assist with physical restraint using the identified Behavior Management Technique System. The position may involve additional or varied physical demands and respiratory fit-test requirements. The work may involve moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals, and needle sticks, as well as possible bodily injury from lifting or workplace violence. Staff must follow universal safety precautions. The environment includes constant interruptions, noise, disagreeable odors, assorted chemicals, possible assignment to other units, and potentially extended exposure to outdoor temperatures. The role involves contact with children and adolescents who may have physical or behavioral outbursts related to a mental health condition.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
For roles requiring operation of an INTEGRIS-owned or personal vehicle, must hold a current Oklahoma State Driver’s License and have a driving record acceptable to the insurance carrier.
Must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients using the identified Behavior Management Technique System.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous experience in a mental health treatment setting or completion of a mental health worker certification program (Vocational-Technical) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary caregiver to assigned patients, assisting with daily living skills as needed.
Spend individual time with each assigned patient daily to help them attain treatment goals.
Document patient information for assigned patients.
Use accepted interventions under the direction of the RN, Nurse Supervisors, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing to address problematic patient behaviors, including therapeutic holds.
Make patient rounds as prescribed by unit policy and/or patient needs.
Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transportation as needed.
Ride or drive the van when assigned and monitor patient behavior to ensure physical and emotional safety.
Participate as a treatment-team member and support the philosophy and structure of the milieu through age- and developmentally appropriate patient management and supervision.
Adhere to applicable National Patient Safety Goals and universal safety precautions.
Assist with physical restraint of patients using the identified Behavior Management Technique System.