Mental Health Technician - Linden Oaks Hospital/Float Pool - Day 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 patients’ safety and well-being by maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu, participating in treatment planning and implementation, and documenting care according to department and organizational procedures. The position is full-time at Linden Oaks Hospital in Naperville, Illinois, on the Float Pool. The day shift is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays required. The role includes assisting patients with personal care and daily living needs, supporting procedures and treatments, helping with admissions, discharges and transfers, conducting safety rounds and one-to-one supervision, and communicating patient status to nursing staff.
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, the employee must 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 according to individual needs, document dietary intake, and notify the appropriate team member when follow-up is indicated.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living according to their age, needs, and developmental level, including bathing and toileting when needed.
- Carry out the plan of care while considering 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 about patient status and promptly report changes in patient status or safety to appropriate nursing personnel.
- Transport or accompany patients as assigned by the charge nurse, including 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.
- Various 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
