Mental Health Tech

Job PostingAsk your recruiter about EarnIn, our Next Day Pay Benefit! Get paid – As you work and take advantage of our BHA Career Ladder, with the potential to increase your base rate to $20/hr in 18 months.At this time, we are hiring for:Full-time: 2nd ShiftPart-time (every or every other Saturday and Sunday): 2nd and 3rd ShiftShift Hours are:1st shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm3rd shift: 11:00 pm - 7:30 amPurpose StatementResponsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.Essential FunctionsDemonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.Other FunctionsPerform other functions and tasks as assigned.Education/Experience/Skill RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.Licenses/Designations/CertificationsCPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.Additional Regulatory RequirementsMinimum 21 years of age. For Resource Treatment Facility this position is under the direction of the Milieu-Manager.We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.