Mental Health Technician
About The Position
At LCMC Health, we help you lean into your calling by providing the resources you need to thrive and grow. We are committed to inclusion and offer benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. LCMC Health is dedicated to serving the New Orleans community by offering community health services and making medical innovations more accessible, fostering a culture of wellness. We believe in making an authentic impact and encourage our team members to give a little extra every day, which is why you'll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a Mental Health related field
- BLS certification
- CPI certification
Nice To Haves
- 3 years of experience in a Psych unit or clinical/hospital setting
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Responsibilities
- Observes patient behaviors and activities and provides support or assistance as necessary.
- Attends or assists with therapy sessions for patients.
- Implements individual treatment plans for patients and provides a safe, supportive environment.
- Physically restrains patients showing signs of mental distress and provides necessary care.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
- Takes vital signs, administers medications, weighs patients and collects routine specimens under the direction of the RN.
- Attends and participates in in-service education and staff meetings and keeps qualifications up to date.
- Reports critical cases to RN or Physician and seeks guidance in case of any confusion in work assignment.
Benefits
- Community health services
- Medical innovations accessibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
