Mental Health Technician FT-S5 Psychiatric

Job Title

Job Description

Short Description

Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities. Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in providing therapeutic groups and activities, milieu counseling and management. Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, control logs, glucose checks, specimen collections, treatment planning, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed. Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit-setting and physical restraint application as directed, and functions as a valuable member of the treatment team during a psychiatric code and Code Grey. Performs clerical functions to support the clinical operations of the unit.

Experience Required

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting.

Education Requirements

Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, in Psychology or related study.

License/Certification Requirements

American Heart Association BLS

Special Requirements

FT, nights

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00