Mental Health Technician - (MHT) - Unit#2 - PT Flex

Northeast Georgia Health System-posted 2 months ago

Gainesville, GA

5,001-10,000 employees

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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. The role involves carrying out a variety of patient care activities and clerical tasks which support the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu and which meet the patient's needs for comfort and safety. The position requires facilitating communication among appropriate personnel and maintaining personal composure when unit priorities quickly change. This position will care for patients in the child and adolescent age groups, and if assigned to the PRN Pool, will also care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. The employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population-specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Obtains certain initial information from the patient and/or guardian and documents appropriately on an assessment form.
Assists patient with unit tour and orientation to the unit, including patient rights.
Performs search of patient and all patient's belongings within established Laurelwood policy.
Assists with collection of lab specimens and prepares for transport to lab.
Actively participates in structuring the milieu by interacting with the patients and encouraging their participation in groups.
Observes and documents patient's physical and mental status, responding appropriately to any changes in the patient's condition.
Uses therapeutic communication appropriately with patients in groups and in one-to-one situations.
Follows designated level of observation on each patient and records required patient checks on appropriate forms.
Provides for patient's hygiene needs by assisting with activities of daily living as needed.
Provides for patient's nutritional needs by accompanying patients to meals, observing intake, and recording significant data.
Performs other nursing activities as directed, such as collecting specimens following Universal Precautions.
Assists with facilitation of nursing, lead patient groups, and patient activities.
Follows through with the treatment team decisions in structuring the milieu.
Appropriately monitors use of sharps.
Demonstrates appropriate use of seclusion and restraints.
Demonstrates appropriate response and follow through in medical emergencies.
Handles inquiry and crisis calls, and assists with initial assessment as Intake backup when an Intake Specialist is unavailable.
Assists with coverage of the nursing station including answering the telephones and assisting visitors.
Participates in annual training for Crisis Intervention and demonstrates competency in performing verbal and physical interventions.
Transports patients to and from various locations for scheduled procedures, remaining with the patient as assigned.
Transports lab specimens to the Main Building as assigned.
Assists with the inventory of unit supplies and communicates any needs to the Charge Nurse.
Assists in the discharge of all patients by entering a note and filing historical information in unit log books.
Acts as a facilitator in 12 step centered theme groups with chemically dependent patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of disease concept of addiction and supports patients in their level of recovery.

High School Diploma or GED
Basic Clinical Support skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality necessary in behavioral health setting
Effective team building skills
Effective communication skills

Associates Degree or two (2) years of college equivalent
Two (2) years of hospital experience

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