Mental Health Technician (7am-7pm) - Central State Hospital
About The Position
Central State Hospital is looking to fill full-time MHT positions for the 7am-7pm shift. This role involves providing basic ADL care and safety monitoring according to a plan for individual age, gender, and cultural specific needs. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, accurately using equipment, escorting and transporting patients, carrying out treatment plans for patients, utilizing therapeutic communication, and working within hospital and departmental standards of practice and care. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalency
- A valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provides basic ADL care and safety monitoring according to plan for individual age, gender, and cultural specific needs.
- Measures vital signs, height, weight, intake and output.
- Accurately uses equipment.
- Escorts and transports patients.
- Carries out treatment plans for patients.
- Utilizes therapeutic communication.
- Works within hospital and departmental standards of practice and care.
Benefits
- three 12-hour shifts/week
- every other weekend off
- Additional $1 on weekends
- shift differential (10%-12%)
- on-the-job training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
