Mental Health Technician PRN

Job Summary and Qualifications

As our Mental Health Technician, you will perform basic patient care services related to behavioral health under the supervision of the nurse (RN). You will assist the patient care team in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living.

• Obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts.
• Absorb and provide rapport with patients.
• Monitor and protect to ensure patient safety; this includes escorting patients and restraining them if necessary.
• Perform bedside glucose testing and sample collection for laboratory as needed.
• Assist the RN in collecting admission data for patient processing and discharge preparations as instructed.
• Provide a positive role model for developing socialization skills.
• Coordinate and participate in group activities and encourage appropriate patient interaction.

Requirements

• Certified Behavioral Health Technician preferred, PCT training within 6 months of hire.
• High school or GED preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required for Behavioral Health.
• Lifting 100 Lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 Lbs.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services, as well as time away from work programs, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources, such as 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, are also available.

Pay and Schedule

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is PRN (as needed).

Qualifications

One year of experience is required.

Skills

No specific skills are listed for this role.

Benefits

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Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is PRN (as needed).