PRN TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

UHS•Harahan, LA

124d•Onsite

About The Position

River Oaks Hospital, located minutes outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 126-bed psychiatric facility that has provided quality treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders since 1970. Situated on a 14-acre campus, inpatient services are available for adults and adolescents. We also offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for adults. The New Orleans Institute provides specialized services for the treatment of trauma and compulsive behaviors. The Eating Disorders Treatment Center offers a comprehensive program for male and female adults with anorexia, bulimia, and related eating disorders. Both the New Orleans Institute and the Eating Disorders Treatment Center are nationally recognized for their excellence. These programs receive referrals from around the United States and are acknowledged as leading centers in their respective fields. River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Tech (with Degree) full time DAYS to provide direct care and supervision for residents, assures residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. Acts as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Assists in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Performs duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Nurse Manager in accordance with the DHH, ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivelant REQUIRED, degree preferred
One year of experience working with adults, children and/or aolescents in a behavioral health or inpatient setting preferred
Must maintain CPR certification.
Good communication skills, stable emotional make-up, ability to work under stress, professional conduct, appropriate boundaries, setting limits and maintaining confidentiality are a must.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ability to recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety and impending behavioral escalation as assessed by supervisor.
Can verbalize developmental tasks of both adolescents and adults.
Demonstrates consistant care and supervision of patients as observed by supervisor.
Demonstrated proper technique for Handle with Care as observed by supervisor and/or Handle with Care Facilitator
Follows facility policy regarding patient rounds as evidenced by documentation on rounds sheets.
Strategizes with patients and co-workers toplan each shift's activities effectively and therapeutically.