Mental Health Technician Geri Psych Harrisonville
Career Opportunities
Do you have the career opportunities as a Mental Health Technician in Geriatric Psych you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join RPC-Cass Regional Medical Center, which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
- Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Familial support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
SAGE Behavioral Health Unit
The SAGE Behavioral Health Unit, an extension of Research Psychiatric Center, is a 10-bed senior adult unit located at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. We specialize in acute inpatient treatment for adults age 55 and older who suffer from acute symptoms associated with major mental illness, as well as those suffering from organic illness like Dementia. Using a family-centered approach, our unit provides a warm, supportive atmosphere where patients receive individualized care, specific to their special needs. Our primary goals are to maintain a safe, secure environment, and teach our patients, as well as their families and caregivers, how to cope with behavioral changes that may occur throughout the aging process.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Mental Health Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of basic services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Tech will have an important role in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care that complies with hospital policies and the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel. Our PCTs enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are committed to caring like family.
What You Will Do in This Role
- You will provide care to and close supervision of our psychiatric patients.
- You will obtain and record initial and ongoing patient vital signs throughout the cycle of care.
- You will document and report any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence.
- You will actively participate as part of the treatment team, following facility policies and procedures.
Qualifications You Will Need
- A High School Graduate or GED required.
- An Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated competency in BLS required upon hire and maintained.
- C.N.A preferred
- Prefer one year of inpatient psychiatric experience.
- Medical Terminology and clerical background preferred.
About RPC-Cass Regional Medical Center
RPC-Cass Regional Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
About Research Psychiatric Center
Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.
About HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
About Us
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Technician Geriatric Psych opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.