Mental Health Tech

About the Role

Join our team as a Mental Health Tech in the Behavioral Medicine Department at Trinity Health Livonia, a 304-bed acute care hospital offering comprehensive services including emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, cancer treatment, cardiology, geriatrics, and women's health. This role involves delivering patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, engaging with clients and their families, and supporting multidisciplinary teams in discharge planning and aftercare.

Responsibilities

• Observe patient status while assisting with activities of daily living; update RN on observations and concerns.
• Document patient data accurately and follow the plan of care as directed by the RN.
• Prioritize patient care activities based on patient needs and schedule.
• Assist in admission, discharge, and transfer processes, including checking patient belongings and performing body checks.
• Perform tasks assigned by the RN, such as running groups, managing sharps, handling linen, and taking vital signs.
• Instruct patients and document education individually and through didactic groups.
• Monitor the unit and patients to ensure a safe environment, including supervising the day room, visiting hours, and meal times.
• Monitor nutritional intake and output of patients; collect specimens as ordered.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living or perform them when patients are unable.
• Provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned units.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of patients and families.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately under RN supervision.
• Participate in unit-based Quality Improvement Programs.
• Maintain a professional work environment, responding to the needs of patients, families, and coworkers.
• Provide backup support for the Unit Clerk as needed.
• Record ongoing progress notes in B.A.R. format for each client contact.
• Participate in didactic presentations in a competent and professional manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate degree or 60 hours of education in a human services field (e.g., nursing, psychology, social work) preferred.
• Previous experience as a mental health tech preferred.
• Certified Addictions Counselor 1 (CAC-1) and/or Social Work Tech certification preferred.
• Experience in Mental Health/Substance Abuse services preferred.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certifications required.
• Experience running didactic groups with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starting DAY ONE.
• DailyPay – Option to get paid every day (www.dailypay.com).
• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses (details).
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

About Trinity Health Livonia Hospital

Trinity Health Livonia is part of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues, and returns nearly $1.1 billion to communities annually through charity care and community benefit programs.