Mental Health Technician

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network•Kansas City, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides direct client care, interacting with clients either individually or in a group setting. This role involves monitoring client behavior and condition, assisting with personal hygiene and daily living activities, obtaining vital signs, monitoring nutritional intake, and participating in client treatment planning. The position requires maintaining training, upholding confidentiality, and ensuring work assignments are completed accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic knowledge of human behavior or general mental health concepts, and independent living skills (e.g. personal grooming, basic nutrition and general health needs.)
Computer proficiency.
MS Office experience required.
Communicates directly and effectively in a cooperative and collaborative manner.
Handles sensitive information in a confidential and consistent manner to ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Facilitates planning meetings with individuals from multiple systems, both internal and external.
Interacts positively with staff and clients and maintains a professional and pleasant demeanor at all times.
Adapts easily and readily to a changing environment and work priorities.
Experience / knowledge working in an Electronic Medical Record.

Nice To Haves

Current or recent studies in behavioral healthcare a plus!

Responsibilities

Interacts routinely with clients in a positive and supportive manner.
Monitors and documents observation of client treatment, activities, behavior and conditions, per procedures.
Assists clients with personal hygiene needs and activities of daily living.
Obtains client’s vital signs, height and weight, as assigned, and enters into appropriate system.
Monitors and documents nutritional intake.
Reports needs for repairs and maintenance to appropriate staff to ensure we maintain a safe, sanitary and orderly environment.
Conducts selected activity groups, with or without assistance, as assigned and qualified to conduct. Documents activities accordingly.
Performs admissions and discharges of clients, as well as assessments when asked and includes entry of information into computer system.
Supervises clients in special cares areas, as assigned.
Advises supervisor and/or nursing staff immediately of any care or safety issues.
Assists nursing staff in responding to emergencies.
Collaborate with supervisor and care team to ensure shift duties and training needs are completed.
Participates in client treatment planning and implementation of unit therapeutic programming -- under the direction of nursing and professional care team.
Maintains needed training to meet job expectations, compliance and position competency.
Upholds confidentiality and proper safeguarding and handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) as outlined under the provisions of HIPAA privacy regulations.
Finalizes all work assignments according to request and within time expectation.
Meets or exceeds standards and expectations in safety, timeliness, work quality and cost effectiveness.
Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
Ensures that work reflects high quality standards, attention to detail, and courtesy within the scope of the position.
Ensures work areas are clean, organized and ready for the next person or use.
Works with the highest level of practice in safety and quality standards.
Ensures timely and courteous responsiveness to all requests.
Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
Actively identifies areas for work and maintenance.
Seeks additional work without prompting.
Develops and maintains respectful, courteous and professional relationships with other staff members, on-site visitors, guests, and clients.
Works cooperatively with others to ensure work requests to the highest service standards, in a timely manner, and to the satisfaction of the requesting party.
Asks for help when needed and proactively assists co-workers.
Ensures regular, consistent and respectful communication with supervisor and co-workers.
Upholds and ensures all activities and conduct reflect internal policies, as well as are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.
Models the values of the organization at all times, and acts as good stewards of the organization’s resources.
Seeks out and engages in education and training to better skills and knowledge within field.
Demonstrates behaviors that contribute to teamwork and result in a positive, effective work team environment.