Mental Health Technician PRN - Our Lady of the Angels

FMOLHS•Bogalusa, LA

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients, assists with activities of daily living, and helps maintain a therapeutic environment. The role takes vital signs, weighs patients, and collects routine specimens. It follows established guidelines and works under close supervision. The technician supports patient care, documentation, communication and collaboration, and safety activities under the direction of nurses and other licensed professionals. The position is listed as PRN at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment.
Proficiency in English, with verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, feeding, and grooming.
Make beds and clean rooms as necessary.
Take and record vital signs, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations under nurse supervision.
Assist with the admission process as directed.
Assist in group settings under the direction of a nurse or therapist.
Help move patients to and from the unit or assigned area.
Assist with laundering clothes as necessary or directed.
Redirect patients and use appropriate techniques to prevent aggression, falls, or injury.
Retrieve medications from the pneumatic tube system or pharmacy and deliver them to a nurse or place them in a secure location as determined by the nurse manager.
Document vital signs, activities of daily living, sleep hours, safety checks, and environmental checks as appropriate.
Assist with documenting group activities under the direction of a licensed professional.
Notify nurses, therapists, or physicians of patient behaviors, needs, and safety concerns.
Participate in the treatment team process.
Conduct phone calls, take messages, and deliver messages as appropriate.
Orient patients to the program.
Interact with patients one-on-one in a therapeutic manner and report relevant patient information.
Conduct environmental safety checks and notify a nurse of issues.
Conduct patient safety checks as directed.
Obtain and dispense patient belongings as appropriate at admission, discharge, and throughout the stay.
Follow organizational infection-control procedures, including handwashing and cleaning.
Inspect for contraband items as appropriate.
Monitor patients for potential hazards.