Mental Health Tech

HCA Healthcare • Walterboro, SC

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About The Position

We are seeking a Mental Health Tech to join our center who will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high-quality, efficient care. The Mental Health Tech is an integral part of a multidisciplinary patient care team. Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel and within the scope of training and hospital guidelines, you will perform a variety of technical and specialized skills that assist with addressing the treatment plan and needs of our patients. What you will do in this role: · You will help with data collection, identification of patient risk factors, general patient care, and documentation. · You may observe and monitor patients deemed to be at risk to self or others. · You will help provide care to all patients based on age specific development and cultural diversity. · You may assist in the orientation of new employees as well as students and other trainees · You must have effective communication skills in the English language; both orally and written. · You will have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously including demonstrating a proficiency in computer skills to ensure quality patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS - Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Crisis Prevention

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Tech/Behavioral Health Tech certification preferred
• Experience in Behavioral Health is preferred

Responsibilities

• help with data collection
• identification of patient risk factors
• general patient care
• documentation
• observe and monitor patients deemed to be at risk to self or others
• help provide care to all patients based on age specific development and cultural diversity
• assist in the orientation of new employees as well as students and other trainees
• effective communication skills in the English language; both orally and written
• ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously including demonstrating a proficiency in computer skills to ensure quality patient care

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees