TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE) (ADULTS)

UHS•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mental Health Technician will assist in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team. The Mental Health Technician will also assist with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient’s level of growth & development. Knowledge and Skills: Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions. Demonstrates understanding of program & philosophy & is able to interpret & implement patient care. Displays an active interest in learning. Demonstrates creativity & problem solving skills. Demonstrates leadership by training new employees. Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families. Demonstrates ability to follow behavior program. Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities. Understands & practices effective motivational techniques. Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing. Demonstrates regular, required attendance.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent or combination of education/experience.
One year’s experience as a nurse’s aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.
Current North Carolina Driver’s License
Current CPR Certification (American Health Association Healthcare Provider)
CPI Certification

Nice To Haves

Prefer bachelor’s degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development.
Preferrably, CNA, (Certified Nursing Assistant) RBT, (Registered Behvorial Techncian) & BHT (Behavorial Health Technician)

Responsibilities

Assist in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team.
Assist with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient’s level of growth & development.
Display an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions.
Demonstrate understanding of program & philosophy & is able to interpret & implement patient care.
Display an active interest in learning.
Demonstrate creativity & problem solving skills.
Demonstrate leadership by training new employees.
Effectively interact with patients, peers, & families.
Demonstrate ability to follow behavior program.
Actively supervise therapeutic & recreational activities.
Understand & practice effective motivational techniques.
Demonstrate consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing.
Demonstrate regular, required attendance.