Mental Health Technician- Emergency Department
About The Position
Regions Hospital is seeking Mental Health Technicians to join its Emergency Department team and help provide a caring, safe, and healing environment for patients. Regions Hospital is the largest provider of inpatient mental health services in the east metro and treats adults with all mental illnesses at its state-of-the-art facility, providing comprehensive, personalized care for patients with complex needs. The Mental Health Technician works with a collaborative care team that includes psychiatrists, physician assistants, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and others. The role provides care and support to patients experiencing mental illness and their families using de-escalation skills, group dynamics, and facilitation. The technician assists with crisis management, therapeutic programming, and milieu management as a member of the Mental Health Care team, and helps address emergent and urgent issues as needed.
Requirements
- Completion of a post-secondary education program in behavioral sciences; or completion of one year of post-secondary education in behavioral sciences; or at least one year of supervised experience delivering services to persons with mental illness; or one year of similar related health care experience, as applicable.
- Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field from a college or university.
- Experience with planning and facilitation.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care and support to patients experiencing mental illness and their families.
- Use de-escalation skills, group dynamics, and facilitation in working with patients and families.
- Assist with crisis management, therapeutic programming, and milieu management as a member of the Mental Health Care team.
- Help address emergent and urgent issues as needed.
- Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, physician assistants, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and other care team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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