Mental Health Technician/PT Days

Mental Health Technician Job Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Affords assistance to staff with patient care while adhering to treatment plans.
• Monitors and reports patient progress to staff.
• Develops a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living skills, as necessary.
• Supervises patients' activities.
• Responsible for safety monitoring of patients on the unit.
• Processes admissions belongings.
• Completes documentation in the EMR system.
• Facilitates patient groups.
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Previous PCT/PCA, CNA, or Medical Assistant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient settings, restraint reduction, de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
• Previous PCT/PCA, CNA, or Medical Assistant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships.
• Experience in mental health settings.
• Knowledge of patient care procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Employer-paid short-term disability (STD).
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

\$22.00 - \$27.08 per hour.

Schedule

Part time, 24 hours days, 7:00am - 3:00pm including every other weekend and holiday rotation.