TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)

Mental Health Technician

The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team and will provide the following to patients whose ages range from adolescent through geriatrics, dependent upon specific units worked: Milieu management and continuous patient care supervision, interactions & role modeling to patients; ensure a safe environment, lead therapeutic MHT patient groups; conduct Q15 rounds and one to one patient supervision as well as participate in crisis intervention situations as needed. Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient and maintain awareness of patient's individualized plan of care including goals and interventions.

Qualifications:

• Education/Training: High school graduate or equivalent. At least one (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills: Current BLS certification required. Must complete and maintain training Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training). Training may be obtained during new hire orientation. Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast paced environment. Excellent listening, communication, prioritization and follow through skills with strong focus on providing high quality patient care.
• Physical Requirements: Continuous verbal and written communication, hearing ordinary conversation. Occasionally hearing high pitched or low-pitched sounds. Continuous firm/simple grasping and fine manipulating of both hands.

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