Mental Health Technician, ER Unit

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

19h

About The Position

The ED Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides a holistic and compassionate approach to patient safety for patients experiencing behavioral health or psychosocial crises. The MHT works collaboratively with the ED treatment team and external departments in a direct patient care capacity. This is a part-time position with a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
• Ability to sit for extended periods and frequently stand, walk, bend, and stoop.

Nice To Haves

• Previous behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct direct one-to-one observation of patients in the ED and document their condition during monitoring.
• Assist with crisis intervention using approved de-escalation and calming techniques as appropriate.
• Help maintain the safety of patients experiencing psychosocial crises and of their physical environment.
• Immediately escalate patient safety or behavioral concerns to ED nurses, providers, or other colleagues, including security personnel.
• Provide emotional support using calming techniques when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED