Mental Health Technician - Adult Psychiatry
Halifax Health•Daytona Beach, FL
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Therapist. The position supports patient safety and therapeutic treatment through observation, interaction, positive role modeling, assistance with daily living activities, and participation in a multidisciplinary team. The posting’s role description refers to care of child and adolescent patients, while the title identifies Adult Psychiatry.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- BLS required.
- Ability to respond to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of potential risks and safety precautions in the care of mental health patients.
- Organizational ability, sound judgment, and initiative.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related degree in a mental health field desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous patient care, direct observation and supervision, interaction, and positive role modeling to promote safety and therapeutic treatment.
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate milieu activities, including community meetings, goals, groups, and recreational activities as appropriate to the patient population.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL).
- Recognize potential behavioral escalation and use appropriate, effective de-escalation skills.
- Respond calmly and therapeutically in crisis situations.
- Follow safety precautions, including conducting observation checks according to policy and procedure.
- Report patient status, issues, concerns, and behavioral changes to the RN.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
- Provide patients with structure and guidance as a positive role model.
- Interact positively and effectively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and in-service presentations, and complete mandatory education requirements.
- Follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to the use of seclusion and/or restraint.
- Comply with the assigned schedule and time and attendance policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
