Certified Mental Health Tech (CMHT) - Geriatric Psych

Responsibilities

The Certified Mental Health Technician is a licensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, clerical duties as assigned and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required and maintain current.
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.
• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.