Mental Health Security Technician

Responsibilities

• Aid patients with daily living activities.
• Monitor and report on patient behaviors and interactions.
• Maintain a safe environment and report unusual behaviors.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and provide emotional support.
• Collaborate with licensed nursing staff to implement care plans.
• Assist with medication reminders and monitoring vital signs.
• Document patient behavior, activities, and interactions accurately.
• Promote patient dignity, privacy, and rights.
• Advocate for patients' needs and ensure their voices are heard.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or certifications in mental health or healthcare preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, particularly with psychiatric patients, preferred.
• Experience as a nursing assistant, psychiatric aide, or similar role in a psychiatric facility or hospital setting preferred.
• Experience with adult male psychiatric patients or in a behavioral health unit preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic patient care techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport.
• Ability to recognize and respond to patient changes.
• Effective communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Basic knowledge of mental health conditions and treatment modalities beneficial.

Benefits

Freedom Behavioral offers opportunities for growth, training, and development to ensure our team members are equipped to deliver high-quality care.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD