Mental Health Tech

Employment Type:
Full time Shift:
Night Shift

Description:

Posting Job Description

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care as a Mental Health Tech in the Behavioral Medicine Department awaits YOU!!!!


Trinity Health Livonia is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, Trinity Health Livonia continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. Trinity Health Livonia has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.


GENERAL SUMMARY:


Delivers patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Meets and interviews clients; provides didactic groups focusing on the treatment of mental illness in the Department of Behavioral Medicine. Interacts with individuals, families, and groups. Assists multidisciplinary team in facilitating discharge planning and aftercare. Writes progress notes. Participates in the master treatment plan. Helps clients establish goals and objectives. Helps educate clients in various aspects of mental health in order to facilitate recovery.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


1. Observes patient status while performing activities of daily living.


2. Updates RN regarding observations and concerns in a timely manner.


3. Documents accurately in data collection.


4. Follows plan of care as outlined and directed by RN.


5. Prioritizes patient care activities based on patient needs/schedule.


6. Assists in admission/discharge/transfer process. i.e. check patient belongings, body checks.


7. Will perform assigned task by RN. i.e. run group, sharps, linen, vital signs.


8. Instructs patient and documents education, both individually and via didactic groups.


9. Monitor unit and patients to ensure safe environment, patient status, etc. i.e. monitor day room, monitor visiting hours, monitor day room during meal time.


10. Monitor nutritional intake and output of patients.


11. Collect specimens as ordered.


12. Assist patients with activities of daily living or perform for patient when unable.


13. Provides patient care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned units.


14. Maintains confidentiality along with the privacy of patient/family.


15. Develops and maintains effective communication with all members of the health care team.


16. Works under the supervision of the RN and follows verbal and written instructions accurately.


17. Participates in unit-based Quality Improvement Programs.


18. Maintains a professional work environment, free of social discussions, responding to the needs of the customer, whether patient/family or co-workers.


19. Provides back up for the Unit Clerk as needed. (See job description for Unit Clerk).


20. Records in medical chart ongoing progress notes in B.A.R. format for each client contact.


21. Participates in didactic presentations in a competent and professional manner.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE


High School Diploma required.


Associate degree or 60 hours of education in human services field preferred. (nursing, psychology, social work).


Previous experience working as a mental health tech preferred. Certified Addictions Counselor 1 (CAC-1) and/or Social work Tech preferred.


Experience in Mental Health/Substance Abuse services preferred. BCLS and CPI Required. Experience running didactic groups with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY

• Competitive compensation

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONE

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• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more details

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

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ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH LIVONIA HOSPITAL


We are a member of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.


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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.