Mental Health Technician - Behavioral Health - Full Time - 7p-7a
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse and within the defined scope of practice. The technician is expected to exhibit the organization’s F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust. The role involves working in a well-lit, ventilated, air-conditioned area. It may include exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds; disease and infection; blood, body fluids, and tissue; and physical strain. The work requires prolonged standing and walking, as well as stooping, bending, and heavy lifting. The technician must be able to lift 50 pounds independently. The position has contact with patients and their families, physicians, referring agencies, community resource personnel, other associates, and all other departments. No equipment or special skills are specified.
Requirements
- Experience: None.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
- Promote the organization’s philosophy to ensure quality care.
- Consider patients’ ages and apply knowledge of growth, development, and age-specific techniques across the lifespan when planning and implementing care.
- Demonstrate professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills.
- Contribute to the achievement of the organization’s mission and philosophy.
- Support effective organizational operations by demonstrating dependability in job performance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
