Mental Health Technician

Wellpath•West Palm Beach, FL

16h

About The Position

How you make a difference The Mental Health Technician is an entry-level position that learns to provide direct care to a specific resident population under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff and their designees . This is an integral part of the team who provides standard and routine psychiatric and medical nursing assistance services as part of the overall plan of care within the nursing standards and policies and procedures of the facility. Qualifications & Requirements Education High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience One (1) year direct care experience in a mental health setting. Key Responsibilities Assists licensed nursing personnel in providing direct services to assigned population such as : health data collection; observations of behaviors and activities of daily living; activities of daily living including prompting, education, and support . Assists resident s in activities of daily living and personal hygiene, nutrition, rest, and exercise. Takes and records vital signs and m ay participate in specific treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior. Provides individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive to the age and life span developmental needs of each resident. You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
One (1) year direct care experience in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

Assists licensed nursing personnel in providing direct services to assigned population such as : health data collection; observations of behaviors and activities of daily living; activities of daily living including prompting, education, and support
Assists resident s in activities of daily living and personal hygiene, nutrition, rest, and exercise.
Takes and records vital signs and m ay participate in specific treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior.
Provides individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive to the age and life span developmental needs of each resident.