Mental Health Technician

HCA Healthcare•Kansas City, KS

18d

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing basic services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Tech supports implementation of nursing care plans through direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies and State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel. The role includes caring for and closely supervising psychiatric patients, obtaining and recording vital signs, documenting and reporting physical or behavioral changes, and participating as part of the treatment team. Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility providing acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. It treats adolescents, adults, and senior adults experiencing emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required.
Demonstrated competency in BLS required upon hire and maintained.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
C.N.A. preferred.
One year of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
Medical terminology and clerical background preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care to and close supervision of psychiatric patients.
Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient vital signs throughout the cycle of care.
Document and report physical or behavioral changes when they occur.
Participate as part of the treatment team and follow facility policies and procedures.
Perform direct and indirect patient care in support of nursing care plans and in accordance with hospital policies and State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Supplemental health protection plans, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, and certification support, as well as dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program, including paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.