MHT/MHA

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This job assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the registered nurse. Assists in implementing care and physical management of the patient. Collaborates with primary nurse and physician to establish goals for patients. Provides input into the treatment plan by sharing pertinent patient and family observations with other team members. Follows established guidelines in carrying out the patient treatment plan under the supervision of the professional staff which may include one-to-one activity with patients, group activity with patients and participates in group therapy. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or sociology or related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically, legible handwriting, spelling/grammar aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively care for debilitated and/or demented patients who require total care.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Organizing and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and support services for assigned patients.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, and educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
• Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.
• Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level