Mental Health Technician
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing basic services related to nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the technician supports nursing care plans through direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies and State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel. The role includes caring for and closely supervising psychiatric patients, monitoring vital signs, documenting and reporting physical or behavioral changes, and participating in the treatment team.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Demonstrated competency in BLS upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree.
- C.N.A. certification.
- One year of inpatient psychiatric experience.
- Medical terminology knowledge and a clerical background.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to and close supervision of psychiatric patients.
- Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient vital signs throughout the cycle of care.
- Document and report physical or behavioral changes when they occur.
- Participate as part of the treatment team and follow facility policies and procedures.
- Perform direct and indirect patient care in support of nursing care plans and activities of daily living.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine, and AirMed medical transportation.
- Dental and vision benefits.
- Life and disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
- Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, and referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
- Consumer discounts.
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
- Colleague recognition program.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
