Mental Health Technician | Behavioral Health | PRN Status

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

Logan Health is seeking a PRN Mental Health Technician for its Behavioral Health facility, which provides acute inpatient services to Montana clients experiencing mental health or substance abuse issues. The 40-bed facility delivers treatment through a collaborative team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, psychiatric nurses, and mental health technicians, in a caring and confidential environment. The Mental Health Technician provides compassionate care and supervision to patients and clients, supports individualized treatment plans, documents care and observed behaviors, and helps maintain a safe, positive therapeutic environment. The role includes completing safety checks, assisting with individual and group activities, and supporting patients through aspects of their day such as school, therapy groups, and recreation. This is a PRN position with variable shifts, scheduled as needed.

Requirements

Prior experience working in a residential, psychiatric, or mental health facility or environment; inexperienced candidates will not be considered.
RQI Responder (BLS) certification is required within 7 days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever occurs first.
De-escalation training is required within 12 months of hire.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, critical thinking, and ability to set priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, education, or a related field; other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Prior experience working in a residential, psychiatric, or mental health facility is highly preferred.
Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, social, historical, and spiritual issues relevant to mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the effective implementation of individual treatment plans, provide limited one-to-one contact, and assist with aftercare and transition planning.
Promote patient and environmental safety by completing safety checks, staying alert to potential problems or unsafe conditions, and reporting concerns to appropriate leadership.
Deliver basic patient care under the direction or supervision of leadership and accurately document care in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
Exercise sound judgment and respond professionally to stressful and non-stressful situations; remain calm during de-escalation and use interventions according to de-escalation training.
Encourage patient participation in individual and group activities through positive interaction, instruction, oversight, feedback, and encouragement.
Identify at-risk patients, develop safety plans based on assessments as needed, and relay relevant information or issues to appropriate stakeholders.
Oversee patients during daily activities, including school, therapy groups, and recreational activities, as applicable to the assigned area.
Assess patients, identify relevant dynamics and diagnostic elements, and provide therapy as indicated to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, as applicable to the assigned area.