Mental Health Technician - Per Diem - Adolescent

Job Summary

Responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders; ensuring the safety and well-being of patients; supporting the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.

Essential Functions

• Aid in the care and treatment of psychiatric, drug, and alcohol patients.
• Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or require additional support.
• Provide parent/family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions.
• Adhere to guidelines for patients on special status (suicide, sexual abuse, AWOL precautions).
• Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• No experience in lieu of a degree accepted.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred.
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.
• Experience related experience 0-1 year preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Work well collaboratively and independently.
• Operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
• Basic computer skills.
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
• Successful completion of CPI training is required within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs.
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%).
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%).
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%).
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%).
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%).
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%).
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Far Vision Constantly (67-100%).
• Near Vision Constantly (67-100%).
• Talking Constantly (67-100%).
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%).

Additional Job Details

Remote Type Onsite Work Location: 52 Oak Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Employee Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.84 - $29.79/Hourly
Grade 4

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