Mental Health Tech

About the role

The Behavioral Health Technician is an integral part of a multidisciplinary care team. Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, this role operates within the scope of training and hospital guidelines to perform a variety of technical and specialized skills that assist with addressing the treatment plan and needs of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
  • Conducts initial and ongoing data collection regarding patients individually and in groups and uses that data to initiate appropriate therapeutic intervention.
  • Identifies potential risk factors and communicates observations to the RN.
  • Implements interventions under the direction of the RN; such as safety levels, room programs, seclusion, restraint, etc. according to policy and procedure including associated documents.
  • Utilizes the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and own knowledge and skill to guide interventions with patients.
  • Provides comprehensive care to patients as assigned including physical, as well as psychological care.
  • Contributes to the plan of care and revision of that plan.
  • Documents observations, interventions and outcomes in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
  • Provides educational information to patients and families.
• Manages groups of patients.
  • Plan, lead or co-lead groups and activities with patients and documents observations in the medical record.
  • Affords assessment of patients for appropriateness for inclusion in activities.
  • Affords assistance to patients and families in education regarding treatment issues and documents on patient and family education form.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu.
  • Maintains observation of patient behavior on the unit intervening as appropriate to ensure patient safety.
  • Documents observations, interventions and outcomes in medical record.
  • Affords assistance to patients in maintaining individual and common areas.
  • Communicates pertinent information to RN and treatment team.
  • Promotes a therapeutic atmosphere on unit.
  • Affords assistance in the cleaning and maintenance of order in the clinical area.
• Maintains current and up-to-date knowledge and skills related to patient treatment.
  • Seeks appropriate learning opportunities.
  • Maintains certification in CPI & BLS according to policy.
  • Completes annual TB testing.
  • Affords care in a manner that demonstrates competence in the implementation of these techniques as indicated by the clinical presentation.
  • Affords assistance in the orientation of new employees as well as students & trainees.

Requirements

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS – Healthcare provider American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within 90 days of hire then every 2 years.
• Prior experience in Behavioral Health setting.
• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech/Behavioral Health Tech certification highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Basic reading comprehension required.
• Behavioral Health care experience.
• Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the needs of the patient/internal & external customer.
• Performs in accordance with delineated job responsibilities and satisfactorily completes a yearly evaluation based on these responsibilities.

Skills

• Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
• Computer skills needed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.