Mental Health Technician - Resource Team - Evening Shift
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to established procedures, the Mental Health Technician provides direct care to patients with behavioral health disorders. The role helps ensure patient safety and well-being by maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu; participates in treatment planning and implementation; and documents care according to department and organizational procedures. The position is part-time at LOH Naperville, Illinois, on the evening shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The technician may provide one-to-one patient supervision, assist with activities of daily living, support patient admissions and transfers, and communicate patient status and safety concerns to nursing personnel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to demonstrate de-escalation and behavior-management techniques.
- Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire.
- A valid driver’s license is required if selected to perform related duties at an off-site location.
- If using a personal vehicle for work, maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law; evidence of coverage may be requested.
Nice To Haves
- College-level coursework in psychology or a related field.
- At least one year of prior experience in a hospital or customer-service environment.
- At least six months of experience in a psychiatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver, set up, and remove meal trays; assist patients with nutritional intake as needed, document dietary intake, and notify the appropriate team member for follow-up.
- Assist with activities of daily living according to patients’ age, needs, and developmental level, including bathing and toileting when required.
- Carry out the plan of care with consideration for patients’ age-specific needs.
- Follow hospital infection-control standards and techniques.
- Assist with specimen collection, vital signs, and EKGs if trained, as delegated by the charge nurse.
- Orient patients and families to the room and hospital according to hospital policy.
- Transport or escort patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
- Complete appropriate portions of admission documentation.
- Perform Unit Specialist duties as assigned.
- Provide one-to-one supervision to support patient safety; conduct unit rounds and complete accurately labeled precautions records in real time.
- Maintain a therapeutic milieu by connecting with patients and redirecting behavior as needed.
- Communicate regularly with the RN throughout the shift about patient status.
- Report changes in patient status or safety to appropriate nursing personnel as they occur.
- Transport or accompany patients as assigned by the charge nurse, potentially in a company-owned vehicle.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
