Job Details

The Mental Health Tech establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and helps patients with daily living. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

* Patient Care

* Assists patient with activities of daily living, toileting, feeding, and grooming.

* Make beds and clean rooms as necessary.

* Takes and records patient vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and respirations under the supervision of a nurse.

* Assists with the admission process as directed.

* Provide assisting in group setting as necessary under the direction of a nurse or therapist.

* Assists in moving patients from place to place on and off the unit or area where assigned.

* Assists with laundering of clothes as necessary or directed.

* Redirects patients and uses proper technique to prevent patient aggression, falls or injury.

* Retrieves medications from the pneumatic tube system and/or pharmacy and delivers the medications to the nurse and/or place medications in a secure location as determined by the nurse manager.

* Documentation

* Documents vital signs, activities of daily living, sleep hours, safety checks and environmental checks as appropriate.

* Assists in documentation of group activities under the direction of a licensed professional.

* Communication and Collaboration

* Notifies nurse, therapist or physician of patient behaviors, needs and safety concerns.

* Participates in treatment team process.

* Conducts phone calls, takes messages and delivers messages as appropriate.

* Orients patient to program.

* Interacts with patients on a one-on-one basis in a therapeutic manner and reports relevant patient information.

* Safety

* Conducts environmental safety checks and notifies nurse of issues.

* Conducts patient safety checks as directed.

* Obtain and dispense belongings as appropriate at admission, discharge and throughout stay.

* Follows organizational infection control procedures including, but not limited to handwashing and cleaning.

* Inspects for contraband items as appropriate.

* Monitors patients for potential hazards.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience: Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment

Special Skills: Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills

Certifications: BLS Certification