Mental Health Technician PRN

About the role

The Behavioral Health Technician is an integral part of a multidisciplinary care team. Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, the technician operates within the scope of training and hospital guidelines to perform a variety of technical and specialized skills that assist with addressing the treatment plan and needs of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and identification of patient risk factors
• General patient care and documentation
• Direct observation and monitoring of patients deemed to be at risk to self or others
• Aid in the orientation of new employees, students, and trainees

Requirements

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider or Instructor through American Red Cross or American Heart Association, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within 90 days of hire
• Prior experience in Behavioral Health setting preferred
• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech/Behavioral Health Tech certification preferred

Qualifications

Basic reading comprehension required. Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the needs of the patient/internal & external customer. Performs in accordance with delineated job responsibilities and satisfactorily completes a yearly evaluation based on these responsibilities.

Skills

Effective communication skills; both orally and written. Computer skills needed. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.