Mental Health Tech Full Time- DAYS or NIGHTS

UHS•Harahan, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

River Oaks Hospital, located minutes outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 126-bed psychiatric facility that has provided quality treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders since 1970. Situated on a 14-acre campus, inpatient services are available for adults and adolescents. We also offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for adults. The New Orleans Institute provides specialized services for the treatment of trauma and compulsive behaviors. The Eating Disorders Treatment Center offers a comprehensive program for male and female adults with anorexia, bulimia, and related eating disorders. Both the New Orleans Institute and the Eating Disorders Treatment Center are nationally recognized for their excellence. These programs receive referrals from around the United States and are acknowledged as leading centers in their respective fields. River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Tech full time DAYS or NIGHTS to provide direct care and supervision for residents, assures residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. Acts as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Assists in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Performs duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Nurse Manager in accordance with the DHH, ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent REQUIRED.
Must maintain CPR certification.
Good communication skills.
Stable emotional make-up.
Ability to work under stress.
Professional conduct.
Appropriate boundaries.
Setting limits.
Maintaining confidentiality are a must.

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred.
One year of experience working with adults, children and/or adolescents in a behavioral health or inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and supervision for residents.
Assure residents are kept safe.
Teach residents to learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills.
Ensure residents are aware of rules and expectations.
Act as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents.
Transport residents to and from medical appointments.
Ensure scheduled programming is carried out.
Perform duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Nurse Manager in accordance with the DHH, ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.
Demonstrate ability to recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety and impending behavioral escalation as assessed by supervisor.
Verbalize developmental tasks of both adolescents and adults.
Demonstrate consistent care and supervision of patients as observed by supervisor.
Demonstrate proper technique for Handle with Care as observed by supervisor and/or Handle with Care Facilitator.
Follow facility policy regarding patient rounds as evidenced by documentation on rounds sheets.
Strategize with patients and co-workers to plan each shift's activities effectively and therapeutically.