Mental Health Technician- 11pm – 7am

Mental Health Technician- 11pm - 7am

Job Overview

We have 11pm – 7am shifts available! Every other weekend is required. This could be either fulltime or part-time.

Description

Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.

  • Patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely. Patient room is clean and uncluttered. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
  • Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned. Ensure documentation of information.
  • Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
  • Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
  • Respond to distressed patient in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
  • Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.
  • As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
  • Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patient to the community.
  • Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
  • Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians, therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
  • Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
  • May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
  • Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
  • Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility.
  • May help with admissions and discharges.
  • Assist in providing guidance and direction to other staff members, including training of new staff.
  • May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
  • Quality of work exhibited through accuracy, neatness, and timeliness of work completed.
  • Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Psychiatry

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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