Mental Health Tech on General Adult Behavioral Health Unit

CNA or Previous behavioral health experience preferred

10% Night Shift Differential
 

 

Education and Training:                     High school diploma or relevant training/experience 

Licensure:                                            None required. 

Certification:                                       
Class C Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days of employment and renewed biannually. 

Experience:                                        
Preferred experience in field but not required. 

Abilities:

• Coordinating mental health care services
• Identifying personal needs of patients
• Monitoring and documenting care
• Escorting patients
• Assisting in patient assessment

 

Reporting Relationships: 

Reports to Behavioral Health Services Director 

Job Summary:

Mental health technicians, also known as psychiatric aides or mental health assistants, work primarily in a supporting role to give care to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients. Mental health technicians work in hospitals or institutions under the direction of supervising mental health care professionals, such as psychiatrists or medical doctors. Typical duties of a mental health technician include coordinating mental health care services, assisting in patient assessment, monitoring and documenting care, escorting patients and identifying the personal needs of patients.

 Requirements:

            Must maintain a telephone and adhere to appropriate dress code.