PRN Mental Health Technician

PRN Mental Health Technician

Job Category: Behavioral Health Requisition Number: PRNME015896

Description

Job Overview: The Mental Health Technician assists as directed by nursing staff or other professional caregivers by performing supportive and complementary tasks in patient care activities under direct supervision and in conjunction with the other team members. Performs routine department duties. Interacts with patients in a supportive and professional manner. Demonstrates knowledge of developmental needs of patient population specific to the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Unit Description:

Our Behavioral Health Unit has 10 beds and is for acute, inpatient care for people 18 and older experiencing emotional, behavioral or psychiatric difficulties. The unit is staffed with two nurses and one Mental Health Tech resulting in a nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5 patients. Staff work 12-hour day or night shifts with weekend option shifts available. The unit also has PRN employees who work 4-hour shift increments to help with staffing needs. Behavioral Health Services employs a Director, RN Clinical Manager, Clinical Educator, nurses, Mental Health Techs/PCTs, Psychiatric Social Workers, Psychiatrists, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. The department works closely with Physicians, Hospitalist Services, PT/OT/ST, Dietary, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, and other specialized support departments to provide quality patient care. The Caregivers work to provide a continuum of care in the department and outpatient services for our patients upon discharge.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

• Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Associate's degree in psychology or related field preferred
• Previous experience in a health care facility/psychiatric setting preferred

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