Mental Health Tech (FT/Nights)
About the role
Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.
The Mental Health Worker provides supportive care to patients receiving inpatient behavioral health services. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Worker assists with activities of daily living, maintains a safe and therapeutic environment, monitors patient behavior, and supports treatment interventions. This role contributes to the overall care team by observing, reporting, and documenting patient progress, assisting in crisis intervention, and participating in therapeutic activities designed to promote recovery.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
- Observe patients and promptly report changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition to the nursing team.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
- Monitor patients for safety, including suicide risk precautions, elopement risk, and use of restraints per policy.
- Support therapeutic programming by encouraging patient participation and assisting in group activities.
- De-escalate and intervene in crisis situations using approved techniques to maintain safety.
- Accurately document patient care and progress in the