Mental Health Technician PRN
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician PRN contributes to the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic milieu through prompt reporting of observed behavior, milieu processes and other pertinent information. . Through direct care, observation, and communication with the patient. You will collect and document patient admission and shift behavioral and physical clinical data and observations. Provide appropriate information to assist RN with admission and shift RN assessments. You will perform vital signs, BPs and accuchecks. Report abnormalities in vital signs (per protocol) to Registered Nurse. You will also provide or assist patients with Activities of Daily Living and assist with treatments or procedures within documented level of competency. Performs groups with patient population Provide behavioral health care interventions utilizing the least restrictive interventions You will provide for the safety of patients, visitors and staff and complete routine and special safety checks Act as sitters for behavioral health patients and have flexibility to assist on other floors with sitting for behavioral health patients to the scope of employees job description/practice
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED who is either enrolled in a Bachelors level program, or has six months of previous psychiatric experience (required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (required)
- Previous 6 months experience in an acute care adult, geriatric or child/adolescent behavioral health setting, which can be done through an internship. Successful completion of a Bachelors' Degree in Psychology or related field in lieu of six months experience (required)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors' Degree in Psychology or related field (preferred)
- One year of experience in an acute care adult, geriatric or child/adolescent behavioral health setting. Medical care technician experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- maintenance of a safe and therapeutic milieu through prompt reporting of observed behavior, milieu processes and other pertinent information
- collect and document patient admission and shift behavioral and physical clinical data and observations
- Provide appropriate information to assist RN with admission and shift RN assessments
- perform vital signs, BPs and accuchecks
- Report abnormalities in vital signs (per protocol) to Registered Nurse
- provide or assist patients with Activities of Daily Living and assist with treatments or procedures within documented level of competency
- Performs groups with patient population
- Provide behavioral health care interventions utilizing the least restrictive interventions
- provide for the safety of patients, visitors and staff and complete routine and special safety checks
- Act as sitters for behavioral health patients and have flexibility to assist on other floors with sitting for behavioral health patients to the scope of employees job description/practice
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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
