Mental Health Technician Adult Unit - Willowbrooke (Nights)

Tanner Health•Villa Rica, GA

20h

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician assists with day-to-day management of patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse and, ultimately, a Nurse Manager. The technician supports patients who need help with activities of daily living and participates in their treatment, including assisting with group activities and potentially co-facilitating groups under the direction of therapist and nursing staff. The role also includes collecting vital signs and patient information, performing accuchecks, completing 15-minute safety checks, and assisting with patient de-escalation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with no job-related experience, or a high school diploma or GED with two or more years of experience.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification; employees must obtain initial CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
Safe Crisis Intervention for Patient and Professionals (SCIPP) certification; employees must obtain initial certification within 90 days of employment.
Ability to deal with staff and the public maturely.
Ability to handle crises calmly and maturely.
Ability to handle significant amounts of confidential patient information.
Willingness to follow the leadership of senior staff.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day management of patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager.
Assist patients who are unable to perform activities of daily living independently.
Participate in patient treatment and assist with group activities, including possible co-facilitation under the direction of therapist and nursing staff.
Collect vital signs and patient information and perform accuchecks.
Perform 15-minute patient safety checks.
Assist with de-escalation of patients on the unit.