Mental Health Technician, FT

Additional Information About The Role

Full Time 36 hours per week
Benefit Eligible
Rotating Schedule
Every third weekend required
Rotating Holidays

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Preferred Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications
• Role Purpose: Responsible for performing necessary services in caring for the personal needs, comfort and treatment of psychiatric patients under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Responsibilities: Assists patients with daily hygiene including personal care direction, assists with physical activity, meets patients’ nutritional needs, and documents activities as required. Implements direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. Assists nurses with admissions and discharges, and assists nurses and doctors with treatments, procedures and examinations. Performs general clerical tasks. Collects and records specimens, including phlebotomy.
• Minimum Requirements: Education - High School Diploma or GED. Experience - No Experience Preferred Requirements: Education - Associate's Degree. Experience - 2-5 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

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Equal Opportunity Employer