PRN Mental Health Tech. - Outpatient

Job Summary

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders; supports therapeutic setting; and ensures safety and well-being of patients. Carry out general nursing assistance necessary to treatment of adolescent, adult, or older adult patients as assigned.

Essential Duties:

• Monitors and assists patients, working under the direction of nursing and medical staff including areas of daily living and activities.
• Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, and daily observation notes.
• Lead and accompany patients to and from activities, examinations and treatments as assigned.
• Assists patients in becoming accustomed to daily routines and encourages them to participate in social and recreational activities to promote rehabilitation.
• Under the direction of professional staff; redirect or restrain patients using SAMA techniques in order to prevent injury to themselves or others.
• Promptly reports patient issues to the RN on duty.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by professional staff.

Requirements

Education and/or Licensure – High School degree (or equivalent). Must possess or obtain a valid CPR certification and SAMA training within 30 days of hire.

Experience – None required. Prior psychiatric healthcare experience helpful.

Additional Requirements – None

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)