Mental Health Technician Child and Adolescent Unit - Willowbrooke (Days)
About The Position
To assist with day to day management of the patient(s) on an inpatient psychiatric unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and ultimately a Nurse Manager. The mental health tech will assist with activities of daily living for patients unable to perform these activities. The mental health tech will be an integral part of the patient's treatment and assist with group activities which may include co-facilitation of group activities under the direction of the therapist nursing staff. The mental health tech will assist with the collection of vital signs, patient information, and accuchecks. He/she is responsible for the 15-minute safety checks and assists in the de-escalation of patients on the unit.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor's Degree and no job-related experience or High School Diploma (or GED) and two or more years experience.
- Willingness to follow the leadership of senior staff.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day to day management of patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Assist with activities of daily living for patients unable to perform these activities.
- Assist with group activities, potentially co-facilitating under direction.
- Assist with the collection of vital signs, patient information, and accuchecks.
- Perform 15-minute safety checks.
- Assist in the de-escalation of patients on the unit.
Benefits
- $1,000 Sign On Bonus - External Hires Only
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
