Mental Health Technician

Job Summary

Performs duties of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse to help provide the psychological, emotional and physical care and support required by each patient.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Carrries out procedures under supervision of Registered Nurse including special precautions, Handle with Care skills and seclusion and restraint correctly and safely.
• Documents all pertinent clinical information on a daily basis, including all unusual incidents.
• Completes documentation for Seclusion/Restraint and Special Precautions accurately.

Technical Capabilities

• Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient documentation.
• Patient Assessment (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient assessments.
• Patient Diagnosis (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient diagnosis.
• Environment of Care (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or training working with set up and maintenance of patient exam rooms, supplies and equipment.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Position Qualifications

• Experience Level: Less than 1 year
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Certifications: N/A

Benefits

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.