Mental Health Tech - Mental Health 110

Telecare Corporation•Long Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

La Casa Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed facility providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older. Telecare's mission is to deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness. The Mental Health Technician provides resident care and supervision in accordance with the prescribed treatment program, with a focus on group leadership and resident interactions.

Requirements

One year experience as a MHW, CNA or the equivalent is preferred.
A college degree may be accepted in lieu of years of experience.
Completion of the facility training programs for this classification is required.
Knowledge of psychology or sociology.
Knowledge of the care of the mentally ill.
Ability to interact with nursing personnel, other members of the health care team, families, clients and visitors.
Proficient in reading, speaking and writing English.
Demonstrates ability to perform at a consistently high level as an MHW.
Demonstrated ability to carry out the duties of a Mental Health Worker in a thorough and professional manner.
Demonstrated previous leadership, interest and enthusiasm for the role of a Mental Health Worker.
Applicant must be finger printed and receive clearance from Criminal Justice Department.

Nice To Haves

One year experience as a MHW, CNA or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients, and acts as a role model, maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.
Assists in the leadership of community meetings and groups.
Performs the duties and responsibilities of a MHW with proficiency and expertise.
Collects specimens, obtains vital signs and weights and completes assigned tasks and documentation as required.
Assists clients at meal times with trays, beverages and feeding as needed.
Practices universal precautions at all times.
Observes clients for safety according to assigned Level of Observation.
Observes and records client behavior daily.
Assists in keeping the unit neat and orderly.
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Reviews and implements resident treatment plans.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
Orients and trains new staff.
Demonstrates knowledge of PROACT techniques.
Observes, records and reports resident social and psychiatric behavior accurately.
Assists in client reviews and assessment of client care plans.
Assists the team in achieving and documenting therapeutic interventions with clients.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in client milieu and make modifications in care giving methods.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Promotes and assists residents in developing self-help skills.
Explains policies and procedures to clients and their families.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing policies and procedures as they relate to direct and indirect client care.
Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
Maintains an effective and courteous working relationship with clients and other staff members using appropriate interpersonal skills.
Protects the confidentiality of client and employee information.
Continually focuses on assigned tasks, seeks, and implements improvements as necessary.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Protects residents from behavior that could harm themselves or others.
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/residents, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
Role models excellent professional practice.