Mental Health Tech

Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Mental Health Tech (Hospital)

PRN,1stShift

BHCOR-Cor Trillium CenterI Corbin, KY

The Adult Psychiatric I unit is licensed for 22 acute psychiatric beds for patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The Adult Psychiatric I unit specializes in adult care of patients 18 years old and older and an interdisciplinary treatment team approach is utilized in caring for patients.

The Mental Health Tech performs clerical and receptionist duties for the nursing unit under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Mental Health Technician also assists with basic patient care duties and demonstratesawareness of the psychosocial aspects involved in patient care. Under direction of the RN/LPN the Mental Health Tech assists and provides group therapy sessions and activity assessments to enable patients with physical, emotional, mental, or social disabilities to acquirean appropriate social/leisure lifestyle, promote independent functioning and enhancingoptimal health and wellbeing.

Description:

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, repositioning, and mobility.

Monitor and document vital signs, weights, intake/output, and changes in patient condition.

Provide compassionate care, promote patient dignity, and support patients and families, including end-of-life care.

Communicate effectively with nurses, patients, families, and team members to ensure continuity of care.

Assist with restorative care activities, ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, and use of assistive devices.

Maintain accurate records, perform clerical duties, coordinate patient services, and manage unit supplies.

Follow all safety, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and hospital policies and procedures.

Participate in required training, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Provide excellent customer service and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required, plus either one year of healthcare-related experience or completion of at least 30 college credit hours.

BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

CNA Patient Deterioration Training required within 30 days of hire.

Aegis Training required within designated post-hire timeframe.

Benefits:

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

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If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26106453