Mental Health Technician-Full Time Nights

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assists in providing basic and routine care for patients in an assigned area, under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Documents on patient’s status in accordance to the program's policies.
• Fulfills responsibilities as per the Policies and Procedures of the specific unit, Department of Nursing, and supports the hospital and department mission, goals and objectives.
• Promotes team work with physicians, case managers, nurses and personnel of other departments.
• Manages all supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner consistent with budgeting limits for the department.
• After orientation, performs all skills in job appropriate competencies.
• Affixes to the supervision of the nursing personnel, assists in the organization and completion of therapeutic groups, based on the program schedule.
• Maintains his/her competency notebook and participates in any program educational services.
• Maintains yearly updates of mandatory education.
• Contributes to the continuous Performance Improvement process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required to have one of the following: Associates degree in Human Services-Mental Health or other behavioral science discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of mental health or related healthcare experience, for example, as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Ability to interact with psychiatric patients in various stages of illness.
• Ability to participate in performance improvement activities.
• CPR (AHA BLS Provider) required at hire.
• CPI required within 90 days.

Required Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands;
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting;
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.;
• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.;
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Compensation Pay Range

$18.97 - $24.66