MENTAL HEALTH TECH

Mental Health Technician

Campbell County Health (CCH) is more than just a hospitalwe are a comprehensive healthcare system serving northeast Wyoming. Our organization includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed acute care community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group, featuring nearly 20 specialty and primary care clinics including locations in Wright and Hulett; and The Legacy Living Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility.

To be responsive to our employees needs we offer: Generous PTO accrual (increases with tenure) Paid sick leave days Medical/Dental/Vision Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account 403(b) with employer match Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare And more!

Job Summary: The Mental Health Tech provides direct patient care to individuals living in a psychiatric unit. Observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. May communicate with the patients family as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Performs basic patient care activities.
• Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to RN/LPN.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Facilitates educational groups on unit.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Performs routine cleaning tasks.
• Documents according to policy.
• Runs errands, such as lab specimens to Laboratory.
• Assists RN/LPN to complete unit safety checks.
• May be required to work on other nursing units.
• Complies with the hospitals Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: None
• License: State of Wyoming CNA Certification or 2 years Previous Mental Health Experience preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience preferred.
• Certifications required: See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.