About The Position
The Mental Health Technician assists in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges who have medical and behavioral issues, as directed by the treatment team. The role also supports unit programming to help carry over therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living, while considering each patient’s functional ability and level of growth and development. The technician uses safe, supportive, nurturing, and therapeutic interactions; follows the program and patient-care approach; and participates in therapeutic and recreational activities. The position requires effective communication and problem-solving, regular attendance, and the ability to interact with patients, peers, and families.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience.
- One year of experience as a nurse’s aide, mental health aide, psychiatric aide, or equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.
- Current North Carolina driver’s license.
- Current CPR certification from the American Health Association Healthcare Provider program.
- CPI certification.
- Understanding of safe, supportive, nurturing, and therapeutic human interactions.
- Ability to understand and implement the program and patient care approach.
- Ability to follow behavior programs and supervise therapeutic and recreational activities.
- Clear verbal and written communication, problem-solving skills, and regular required attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or college coursework in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth and development.
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), RBT (Registered Behavioral Technician), or BHT (Behavioral Health Technician) qualification.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the direct care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues, as directed by the treatment team.
- Assist with unit programming, including therapy carryover, leisure activities, and activities of daily living appropriate to patients’ functional abilities and developmental levels.
- Implement patient care according to the program and its philosophy.
- Follow patient behavior programs and use effective motivational techniques.
- Actively supervise therapeutic and recreational activities.
- Interact effectively with patients, peers, and families.
- Communicate clearly and solve problems consistently, both verbally and in writing.
- Help train new employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
