Mental Health Technician

Addiction Recovery Care•Ashland, KY

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Join ARC Health Systems, LLC, recognized as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Kentucky. ARC is a rapidly growing healthcare system specializing in addiction treatment and mental health services, dedicated to improving lives and creating opportunities for individuals to find hope. We are seeking a PRN/Part-Time Mental Health Technician for our inpatient psychiatric hospital division. In this role, you will provide direct and indirect patient care, ensuring the personal care and comfort of clients throughout their stay. ARC offers "The B.E.S.T. of ARC" (Balance, Energy, Safety, Training) from day one, fostering a dynamic environment where compassion, accountability, respect, entrepreneurship, and stewardship are paramount.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification to be obtained.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
May substitute experience for education.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant certification
One (1) year of experience as a mental health technician
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills within the facility and with the public.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Detail-oriented and persuasive.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful conditions.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize work and work-related responsibilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner
Participate in staff and state regulatory training as required
Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics

Responsibilities

Performs and records patient vital signs and notifies RN of any changes.
Continuously observes patients' behavior, mental status, and activities, and notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences.
Demonstrates the ability to identify behaviors that require intervention.
Escorts and observes clients during activities, meals, visitation, and groups.
Able to perform patient safety checks at scheduled times, and documents appropriately.
Demonstrates the ability to set limits for patients and other de-escalation techniques.
Orients patients to the facility.
Acts as a liaison to all areas of persons served/client care, medical staff, admission staff, nursing staff, and clinical staff.
Participates in treatment team meetings. Communicate appropriately and clearly.
Perform 15-minute observation rounds and documents appropriately.
Assists in the orientation of new staff members.
Assists with therapeutic educational groups in conjunction with the nursing and clinical team.
Responsible for one-on-one observation and constant visual observation of high-risk patients.
Responsible for assisting patients needing additional care related to medical needs.
Provides general nursing care, i.e., transferring patients and assisting with daily activities (ADLs).
Follow all safety rules while on the job.
Reports errors and accidents promptly.
Communicates and corrects minor safety hazards.
Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job-specific safety.
May be required to facilitate groups and individuals in a Peer-Led manner and document accordingly.