Mental Health Technician- Part Time Night Shift

About the role

Bluestone is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in organizing clients for group counseling, individual counseling and case management in a learning role.
• Absorb and answer patient questions, assist patient in adjusting to the program routine, takes vital signs and records on the Nursing Assessment Form and notifies RN of changes.
• Act as the liaison between the patient and the nursing and clinical treatment staff to report any changes in the patient's physical or mental condition.
• Responsible for supervising patients during intensive levels of care with an emphasis on patient safety and well-being.
• Perform general nursing care, i.e., transferring patients, assisting with ADLs.
• Maintain patient's compliance with pre and post procedure instructions, under the supervision of the RN.
• Identify behaviors that require intervention and provide ongoing feedback about the patient’s behavior to the nurse and/or other appropriate health care team members for the plan of care and its reevaluation.
• Perform safety checks at scheduled times, documents appropriately.
• Responsible for one-on-one observation for High-risk patients.
• Demonstrate the ability to set limits for patients and other de-escalation techniques. Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation as warranted in order to keep patients safe and remain current in warranted certification and training.
• Report immediately to the nurse any unsafe conditions and/or safety violations.
• Perform crisis intervention which may include seclusion and/or restraint.
• Absorb and communicate appropriately and clearly to the Nurse Executive, RNs, physicians and other team members.
• Document meets current standards and policies.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, provides emotional support.
• Perform patient care, according to policy and procedure, and competency, in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Demonstrate all applicable competencies for the position and participates in periodic re-evaluation of such competencies.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
• Answer the telephone and communicates in a professional manner at all times, directs calls appropriately, takes messages.
• Operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintain a good working relationship within the department and with the other departments of the facility.
• Orient new staff members.
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized and flexible, acts appropriately in stressful/emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required along with certification. Associate’s Degree or equivalent hours of college coursework in relevant field preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: three (3) years inpatient pediatric psychiatry experience is acceptable with only a High School Diploma, or CDCA, RBT or QMHS required for individuals that possess only a High School Diploma.
• Experience: At least three (1) year experience with at-risk youth, development disabilities, autism, or psychiatric/mental health conditions preferred.

Skills

• Ability to deal with crisis situations which require prompt decision and action.
• Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using Hospital computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
• Practical and creative problem solving skills.
• Additional languages in addition to English preferred.

Benefits & Salary

• Hourly rate starting at $18 per hour.
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care