Mental Health Technician - Inpatient - Part-Time

Schedule

• PM Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm
• NOC Shift: 11:00p-7:30a

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living;
• Interacts with patients, attends to patient needs and helps in crisis intervention, as needed;
• Transports patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate;
• Facilitates on-the-job training for new and existing MHT team members;
• Aid in providing therapeutic patient care, in group or one-to-one settings;
• Responds to emergency and/or crisis situations and supports visitor safety;
• Maintains safety of patients and environment, including infection control standards;
• Observes/monitors and records patient behavior and activities including but not limited to meals and monitoring food intake;
• Ensures safety and accurate location of patients at all times, including responsibility for milieu management;
• Reports any changes in patient condition or safety to the treatment team;
• Orients and educates patients upon admission and document as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Must be 18 years or older;
• A current Driver's license, in good standing, is preferred;
• Float coverage support to inpatient and residential (adult) levels of care.

Additional Job Description

• Formal Training Will Be Provided For The Following American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire;
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire;
• Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within 90 days of hire;
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screen.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• Employee share program;
• Life/disability insurance;
• Flex spending accounts;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Health and wellness program;
• Employee assistance program (EAP).