Mental Health Technician- The Bradley Center- Adolescent- Nights

Emory Healthcare • Columbus, GA

258d

About The Position

At ScionHealth, we are committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility. At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis - the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today. Under the direction of an RN, the Mental Health Technician is responsible for patient safety, welfare, and the implementation of therapeutic milieu and treatment plans. The technician will serve as a patient observer on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require any degree of observation in order to maximize patient safety. Additionally, the technician will perform general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate the efficiency of the nursing unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of collegiate coursework in general psychology, interpersonal communication, abnormal psychology, and/or human growth and development preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire.
• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient safety and welfare under the direction of an RN.
• Implement therapeutic milieu and treatment plans.
• Serve as a patient observer on a patient care unit.
• Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate nursing unit efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED