Mental Health Technician II (MHT II) - Adult Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician II (MHT II) - Adult Behavioral Health position is a full-time role within Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's Behavioral Health I/P: Adult department. This role involves direct patient care in a behavioral healthcare setting, focusing on observing patients, assessing their progress, interacting with them, and providing support during potentially stressful situations. The MHT II will also be responsible for maintaining patient safety, security, and rights, as well as ensuring compliance with safety and infection control guidelines. This position requires proficiency in electronic medical records, strong communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively to the needs of psychiatric patients across the lifespan.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Must obtain Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training for physical restraint within 30 days of hire.
- Current BCLS for healthcare providers required.
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency training to include Security Services Basic Officer Training Program to include subject certification in crisis intervention, pepper foam, handcuffing, etc.
- Proficient computer skills to utilize electronic medical record in a time efficient manner.
- Ability to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency training successfully.
- Ability to communicate professionally and make independent decisions.
- Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from psychiatric patients across the life span.
- Demonstrates ability to escort psychiatric patients off unit.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree, preferred.
- Two years in a direct care role in a behavioral healthcare setting, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Observe patients and assess progress on daily basis; report significant changes in patients' condition and/or behavior to supervising RN.
- Interact with patients on a one-to-one basis providing recreational or social activities and reinforce patient teaching.
- Provide verbal de-escalation of agitated patients or visitors.
- Provide care and monitoring of patients in seclusion and/or restraint.
- Provide protection and control for patients as required to ensure patient safety in the facility.
- Participate in restraining combative patients as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with safety and infection control guidelines including universal precautions for self and patients.
- Patrols unit and identifies safety hazards and unsafe conditions that could cause injury to people and/or damage to property.
- Maintains patient rights in accordance with applicable state's Patient's Bill of Rights.
- Maintains security of high-risk and sensitive areas.
- Follows established precautions, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
- Attends all department training required by continuing education.
- Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
