Mental Health Technician Adult Unit - Willowbrooke (Nights)

Tanner Health•Villa Rica, GA

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician assists with the day-to-day management of patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse and ultimately a Nurse Manager. The role supports patients with activities of daily living when they are unable to perform them independently and contributes to their treatment through group activities, which may include co-facilitating activities under the direction of therapy and nursing staff. The technician also assists with collecting vital signs, patient information, and accuchecks, conducts 15-minute safety checks, and helps de-escalate patients on the unit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with no job-related experience, or a high school diploma or GED with two or more years of experience.
Ability to deal maturely with staff and the public.
Ability to handle crises calmly and maturely.
Ability to handle significant amounts of confidential patient information.
Willingness to follow the leadership of senior staff.
Obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day management of patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager.
Assist patients who are unable to perform activities of daily living independently.
Participate in patient treatment through group activities, including possible co-facilitation under the direction of therapy and nursing staff.
Assist with collecting vital signs, patient information, and accuchecks.
Conduct 15-minute patient safety checks.
Assist with de-escalation of patients on the unit.