Mental Health Technician Psychiatry Dept
About The Position
Join our team as a Mental Health Technician and contribute to the well-being of our patients. In this role, you will be an integral part of the healthcare team, providing direct patient care and supportive services under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This position requires access to keys for the locked unit and patient belongings safe, ensuring the safety and security of our patients and their belongings. Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge. Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.) Accurately monitor and record patient VS and intake and output and daily activities, including patio breaks. Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crisis situations and assist RNs with restraining patients Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies items Assist with cleaning functions to maintain unit Keep medical record updated, including legal requirements Documents according to policy and procedure, standards and guidelines
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent required
- Minimum of one (1) year mental health worker experience working with psychiatric patients either in an inpatient or residential setting required.
- Current AHA BLS card.
- Must maintain current Fire Safety cards.
Nice To Haves
- CNA or EMT Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.
- Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.)
- Accurately monitor and record patient VS and intake and output and daily activities, including patio breaks.
- Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed
- Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crisis situations and assist RNs with restraining patients
- Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies items
- Assist with cleaning functions to maintain unit
- Keep medical record updated, including legal requirements
- Documents according to policy and procedure, standards and guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
