Mental Health Tech: TEMP ASSIGNMENT (PREMIUM PAY) - Night Shift
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes: assisting with patient admissions, discharges and transfers; monitoring patients to identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and using the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately. Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse. Will also assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis while providing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must have a minimum of three years of current experience as a MHT/(PCS) in a behavioral health hospital.
- Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follows instructions given by all nursing leadership and as outlined in Hospital policies and procedures
- Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
- Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
- Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment
- Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients in a timely manner and completes the appropriate documentation.
Benefits
- robust continuing education options
- opportunities for skills diversification
- career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
