Mental Health Technician
About The Position
As our Mental Health Tech, you will be vital support for Behavioral Health's front and back office functions, assisting psychiatrists, patients, and the care management team. You'll ensure smooth operations, quality medication management, and clinical problem-solving. We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of clinical support technicians in our facilities and now we need you. Our Mental Health Technicians not only collect patient information, but they also help them take their medications on time, assist with meals, attend to personal needs, and change wound dressings as needed. They play a vital role as a liaison between our patients and their care teams. If you are interested in joining this type of healthcare community, we want to talk to you.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED, Metropolitan Test or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in direct patient care
Responsibilities
- Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients
- Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge Nurse
- Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens
- Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse
- Must have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
