Mental Health Technician - SVH, Full Time - Nights

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Maintains safety and structure by observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reports information to appropriate staff. Works under nursing supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or one to two years of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Non-violent crisis intervention required within six months of hire
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Must also be flexible to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• 1 - 3 year of mental health or clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to provide for an on-going assessment of changes in patient status and gathers pertinent patient care data through rounding and patient interaction using all available resources in the inpatient or outpatient setting. (60%)
• Organizes patient care tasks according to priority and importance of tasks to be completed. (20%)
• Obtains vital signs and height and weight measurements. Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety. Responds to facility Code events. (10%)
• Reports any changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the master treatment plan. (10%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees