Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Mental Health Technician Full-Time or Part-Time or PRN, 7PM-7AM Weekends and Holidays Required

Assists the psychiatric nurse (RN or LPN) to provide basic nursing care in accordance with MHS policies and procedures. Actively participates in establishing and maintaining therapeutic milieu and treatment processes. Develops and implements didactic/experiential group and recreational activities for adolescents, adults, SMD and geriatric patients, taking into account the patient's treatment plan objectives and group dynamics. Serves as a role model for patients and staff. Works under direct supervision of the Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care, and monitors patient status under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse, DON and Nurse Manager, and is capable of planning, prioritizing and completing his/her work in a timely manner. Screens patients for pain and refers to physical healthcare provider or nurse as appropriate
• Performs clerical duties such as handling petty cash and audio visual materials, and transportation duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
• Maintains accurate, objective and timely documentation on the patient's chart in accordance with organization policies and procedures, while maintaining the strictest confidence what they might learn about a patient, including the fact that a person is a mental health patient with Mental Health Services (MHS). All staff must adhere to MHSCC Confidentiality policy # P-10.
• Organizes, implements and documents recreational activities for patients. Develops, implements, evaluates and documents didactic/experiential patient groups based on treatment plan objectives in accordance with service area philosophy and treatment principles.
• Functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, and implements, evaluates and documents interventions.
• Follows all universal precautions for safety, infection control and follows all state, federal and joint commission health and safety standards.
• Treats patients and family with dignity and respect at all times, and holds all patient information in the strictest confidence.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and Joint Commission standards, including National Patient Safety Goals. Presents a positive image of MHSCC to other community agencies, caregivers and citizens
• Completes all MHS required education and training, including initial agency orientation, mandatory trainings and educations, and up keep of all required certifications and licensure as required by state, federal and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a social services or mental health related field preferred
• 1 Year experience in a mental health or behavioral health field (preferred)

Licensure/Certifications

• NVCI
• CPR (BLS)/First Aid

MHS provides CPR (BLS)/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue Card) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.

All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children), 5-panel drug screen and Residential candidates must have a 2-step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment.