Mental Health Technician (MHT) PT Evenings

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN/LVN. The role supports the personal care and comfort of psychiatric patients, helps maintain a safe and clean environment, and participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. The position includes monitoring patients’ vital signs, behavior, mental status, and activities; carrying out and documenting safety observations; assisting with personal care and therapeutic activities; and communicating relevant changes to nursing staff. The technician also supports patient safety, teamwork, integrity, and compassionate care while following hospital policies, procedures, and privacy requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR certification.
Certification in a hospital-selected de-escalation technique.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
Maintain education and development appropriate for the position.
Experience may be substituted for education.

Nice To Haves

Some college classes.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
One year of experience as a behavioral health technician.
Education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Measure and record patient vital signs, intake, and output, and notify the RN of changes.
Observe patients’ behavior, mental status, and activities; identify behaviors requiring intervention and report changes or unusual occurrences to the RN.
Escort patients off the unit for activities, meals, visitation, and scheduled tests.
Perform scheduled patient safety checks, including 15-minute observation rounds, and document them appropriately.
Assist with physical holds and placing patients in seclusion under RN direction, using CPI techniques and following policy and procedure.
Set limits for patients and use de-escalation techniques.
Answer telephone calls professionally, direct calls appropriately, and take messages.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.
Orient patients to the unit and take and record admission vital signs on the Nursing Assessment Form and/or EHR.
Participate in treatment team meetings and communicate appropriately with the Nurse Manager, RNs, therapists, and physicians.
Assist with orienting new staff members.
Assist with therapeutic educational groups under the direction of the RN or Director of Clinical Services.
Provide one-on-one observation and constant visual observation for high-risk patients.
Assist patients who need additional care related to medical needs.
Monitor patient compliance with pre- and post-procedure instructions, including ECT instructions, under RN supervision.
Provide general nursing care, including transferring patients and assisting with activities of daily living and meals.
Help create a safe, healing environment; follow safety rules; report near misses, errors, and accidents; correct minor safety hazards; and communicate identified hazards.
Attend required safety programs and participate in assigned quality projects and initiatives.
Work cooperatively with colleagues and build collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Retrieve, communicate, and present information verbally and in writing; demonstrate listening and communication skills; and adhere to Standards of Behavior.
Follow established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, laws, HIPAA, and other privacy requirements; maintain confidentiality and complete accurate documentation.
Apply SUN Behavioral Health’s mission and values, support fiscal responsibility through appropriate use of supplies and resources, and complete required training within defined time periods.
Demonstrate professionalism, good attendance, a positive attitude, accountability, acceptance, compassion, and respect for cultural diversity.
Perform other duties as assigned.