Mental Health Tech - Perinatal Mental Health Unit - Days - PRN
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician supports mothers experiencing perinatal mental health challenges in Woman’s Hospital’s Perinatal Mental Health Unit, the state’s first inpatient pregnancy and postpartum psychiatric unit. The unit specializes in perinatal patients experiencing acute mental health conditions who require inpatient treatment. The technician contributes to patients’ emotional and psychological well-being and helps maintain a supportive, therapeutic environment. This PRN position requires two 12-hour day shifts (6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) per four-week period. The listed pay range is $16.00–$21.53, based on experience, plus shift differentials.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of prior behavioral and mental health experience is preferred.
- Perinatal care experience is desirable but not required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant qualification is highly preferred.
- Relevant Mental Health Technician certification is highly desired upon hire.
- Crisis/Violence Intervention Training is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide emotional support, guidance, and encouragement to perinatal patients.
- Provide individualized bedside care and teaching, including to family members when appropriate.
- Treat patients and families with concern, caring, dignity, and respect; respect cultural diversity and each patient’s definition of family.
- Monitor patients’ mental health status and promptly report concerns to the healthcare team.
- Intervene in crisis situations and use de-escalation techniques to protect patients and staff.
- Assist with group therapy sessions and educational classes on perinatal mental health, parenting skills, coping strategies, and emotional regulation.
- Maintain accurate, current patient records, documenting observations, vital signs, lab specimen collection, participation in interventions, and treatment plans in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Communicate pertinent information about unit and patient status, problems, and anticipated problems accurately, completely, concisely, promptly, courteously, and confidentially.
- Check and monitor supplies and forms, and restock as necessary.
- Maintain a clean work area and unit, collect and dispose of soiled items, and clean, store, and return equipment to Central Services according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Perform patient well checks as designated by the healthcare team.
- Conduct environmental safety rounds daily and as designated by the healthcare team.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including hygiene, transferring, toileting, and other individualized support.
- Perform other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and Woman’s Hospital’s mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
