Mental Health Technician PRN - Our Lady of the Angels

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance with activities of daily living, toileting, feeding, and grooming.
• Makes beds and cleans rooms as needed.
• Takes and records patient vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations under the supervision of a nurse.
• Aids in the admission process as directed.
• Provides assistance in group settings as necessary under the direction of a nurse or therapist.
• Aids in moving patients between locations on the unit or area where assigned.
• Launder clothes as necessary or directed.
• Redirects patients and applies proper techniques to prevent aggression, falls, or injury.
• Retrieves and delivers medications from the pneumatic tube system or pharmacy as directed.
• Documents vital signs, activities of daily living, sleep hours, safety checks, and environmental checks as appropriate.
• Assists in documenting group activities under the direction of a licensed professional.
• Notifies nurse, therapist, or physician of patient behaviors, needs, and safety concerns.
• Participates in treatment team processes.
• Conducts phone calls, takes messages, and delivers messages as required.
• Orients patients to the program and interacts with them in a therapeutic manner, reporting relevant patient information.
• Conducts environmental and patient safety checks as directed.
• Monitors patients for potential hazards and inspects for contraband items as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment.
• Proficient in the English language, both verbal and written communication skills, and basic computer skills.
• BLS Certification.

About the Role

The Mental Health Tech establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and assists them with daily living activities. This position involves maintaining a therapeutic environment, taking vital signs, weighing patients, collecting routine specimens, and working under close supervision.

Requirements

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment, proficiency in English (verbal and written), and BLS certification.

Skills

Essential skills for this position include effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to handle crisis situations.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job description.

Pay

No specific pay information is provided in the job description.

Schedule

No specific schedule details are provided in the job description.