Mental Health Technician - Resource Team - Day Shift
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to established procedures, the Mental Health Technician provides direct care to patients with behavioral health disorders. The role supports patient safety and well-being by maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu, participating in treatment planning and implementation, and documenting care according to department and organization procedures. The technician assists patients with meals, nutritional intake, activities of daily living, and other personal needs. The role also carries out the plan of care, follows infection-control practices, assists with delegated procedures, supports admission, discharge, and transfer activities, and completes unit-support duties. Regular communication with nursing staff about patient status and safety is required. The position is part-time, 20 hours, on the day shift at LOH Naperville, with rotating weekends and holidays required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to demonstrate de-escalation and behavior-management techniques.
- Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire.
- A valid driver’s license is required if selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If using a personal vehicle, the employee must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law; proof may be requested.
Nice To Haves
- College-level coursework in psychology or a related field.
- At least one year of prior experience in a hospital or customer-service environment.
- At least six months of experience in a psychiatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver, set up, and remove meal trays; assist patients with nutritional intake and document dietary intake, notifying the appropriate team member when follow-up is indicated.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living according to their age, needs, and developmental level, including physical care such as bathing and toileting when needed.
- Carry out the plan of care while considering patients’ age-specific needs.
- Follow hospital infection-control standards and techniques.
- Assist with specimen collection, vital signs, and EKGs when trained, as delegated by the charge nurse.
- Orient patients and families to the room and hospital according to hospital policy.
- Transport or escort patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
- Complete appropriate portions of admission documentation.
- Perform Unit Specialist duties as assigned.
- Support patient safety through one-to-one supervision; conduct unit rounds and complete accurately labeled precautions records in real time.
- Maintain a therapeutic milieu by connecting with patients and redirecting behavior as needed.
- Communicate regularly with the RN about patient status and report changes in patient status or safety to appropriate nursing personnel as they occur.
- Transport or accompany patients as assigned by the charge nurse, potentially using a company-owned vehicle.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, depending on the employee’s job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
