Mental Health Technician (MHT) 3p-11p

SUN Behavioral Delaware•Georgetown, DE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN/LVN. The role supports the personal care and comfort of psychiatric patients and helps maintain a safe, clean environment. The technician participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. This is a full-time evening-shift position at SUN Behavioral Delaware in Georgetown, Delaware. The listed shift is 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with no travel required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR certification.
Certification in a hospital-selected de-escalation technique.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
Maintain education and development appropriate for the position.
Experience may be substituted for education.

Nice To Haves

Some college classes.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
One year of experience as a behavioral health technician.
Education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and record patient vital signs, intake, and output, and notify the RN of changes.
Continuously observe patients’ behavior, mental status, and activities; report changes or unusual occurrences to the RN.
Identify behaviors that require intervention and use limit-setting and de-escalation techniques.
Escort patients off the unit for activities, meals, visits, and scheduled tests.
Conduct scheduled patient safety checks and 15-minute observation rounds, documenting them appropriately.
Assist with physical holds and patient seclusion under RN direction, using CPI techniques and following policies and procedures.
Answer telephone calls professionally, direct calls, and take messages.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.
Orient patients to the unit; take admission vital signs and record them on the Nursing Assessment Form and/or in the EHR.
Participate in treatment team meetings and communicate appropriately with the Nurse Manager, RNs, therapists, and physicians.
Assist with orientation of new staff members.
Assist with therapeutic educational groups under the direction of the RN or Director of Clinical Services.
Provide one-on-one and constant visual observation for high-risk patients.
Assist patients who need additional care related to medical needs.
Monitor patient compliance with pre- and post-procedure instructions, including ECT instructions, under RN supervision.
Provide general nursing care, including transferring patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and helping with meals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Help create a safe, healing environment; follow safety rules, report near misses, errors, and accidents, correct minor hazards, and communicate identified hazards.
Attend required safety programs and participate in assigned quality projects and quality initiatives.
Work cooperatively with colleagues and build collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Communicate and present information verbally and in writing, listen effectively, and adhere to Standards of Behavior.
Follow established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws; apply SUN Behavioral Health’s mission and values; and support responsible use of facility resources.
Complete required training within established time periods, maintain professionalism through good attendance and a positive attitude, and protect confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and other privacy laws.
Ensure position-related documentation follows federal and state guidelines.
Demonstrate accountability for high-quality patient care, willingness to help others, and acceptance of cultural diversity and differences.