Mental Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour

It's all about empowering hope in the lives of our patients. At Active Path Mental Health, our mission is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, collaborative mental healthcare for all.

As employees of Active Path, we are healers. We are made up of a diverse group of individuals who are committed to providing hope in the communities where we live and work.

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Technician who brings respect, empathy, and kindness to our patients. This individual is a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) responsible for administering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments to patients under the direction of a licensed mental health care provider.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering TMS treatments according to protocols set forth by the Provider.
• Setting up the TMS machine and monitoring all aspects of treatment sessions to ensure patient comfort and treatment accuracy.
• Resolving issues with patient comfort, coil contact, and TMS systems throughout sessions.
• Administering psychiatric rating scales and conducting patient assessments prior to treatment per APMH protocols.
• Creating a supportive treatment environment while demonstrating compassion and empathy.
• Recording session notes in the EHR, collaborating with the provider, as required.
• Providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in their daily treatments.
• Communicating with our team of certified providers who oversee patient treatment at multiple clinic locations, when applicable.
• Performing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and handling medical records in compliance with HIPAA.
• Other duties, as assigned.

You will be successful if:

• You possess a certification as a Medical Assistant, preferred.
• You have demonstrated proficiency in EHR recordkeeping, such as Tebra.
• You have prior experience in taking treatment notes, preferred.
• You are able to maintain a professional, clinical appearance and demeanor with patients. Scrubs are required.
• You have demonstrated the ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
• You are able to work well independently and collaboratively.
• You're a self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• You have the ability to bring organizational skills to the clinical environment.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including listening and speaking to reassure and guide patients.
• You are able to demonstrate professionalism and maintain patient and clinic confidentiality.
• You have demonstrated experience working with patients in a behavioral health setting, preferred.
• You are able to successfully complete the TMS certification based on the initial training provided during your onboarding period.

At Active Path Mental Health, we value our diverse communities and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. APMH recruits, hires, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veterans' status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status unrelated to a particular job's requirements or an individual's performance and qualifications.