Mental Health Technician

Diversicare; Cramahe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to support nursing staff in providing exceptional patient care. This role focuses on maintaining a therapeutic environment, ensuring patient safety, and effectively communicating observations. Ideal candidates will have experience with psychiatric patients and possess strong crisis intervention skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about mental health and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience with psychiatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce compliance with unit rules.
• Assist in patient care activities under nursing supervision.
• Document patient observations and communicate findings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient monitoring

De-escalation techniques

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Overview

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic setting by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the MHT's training and experience. The MHT will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care in accordance with Federal and State regulations, policies, procedures, and accreditation and quality standards.

Responsibilities

1. Continually monitors and enforces compliance with unit rules.
2. Effectively applies supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior.
3. Demonstrates the ability to employ de-escalation, crisis intervention, and therapeutic interventions as needed.
4. Completes unit safety checks.
5. Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband as needed.
6. Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed.
7. Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
8. Performs vital signs, weights, ADL monitoring, nutritional monitoring, and communicates findings to the nurse.
9. Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintaining belongings as needed.
10. Assists at-risk/physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
11. Individualizes all patient care activities to the age-specific/disability/cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
12. Communicates and documents patient observation and data effectively.
13. Documents patient's departure from the unit with 100% accuracy and within defined timelines.
14. Documents significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients and as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within defined timelines.
15. Communicates outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner.
16. Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities, incomplete assignments, ongoing activities, and current patient needs to relevant staff to ensure continuity of care.
17. Escorts patients in and out of weekly Treatment Team meetings and visits with practitioners and therapists.
18. Performs goals and activity groups to keep patients engaged outside of required therapy groups and reports findings to clinical services.
19. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• At least 1 year experience working with psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Crisis intervention experience preferred.