Certified Nursing Assistant (MHT) Days

American Health Partners; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Tennessee seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under nurse supervision in our geriatric psychiatric units. The role focuses on creating a safe, therapeutic environment and assisting with daily living activities.

Ideal candidates have CNA certification and 1–2 years in mental health or geriatric settings; CPI and CMS training with annual refreshers are required. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• One to two years in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred.
• CNA certification required; CPI certification with yearly refreshers; CMS Restraint and Seclusion training with yearly refreshers.
• CPR certification is not required upon hire; yearly training will be provided and MHTs work with CPR-certified nurses on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records
• Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking
• Transport patients and equipment
• Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital
• Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients
• Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Geriatric care

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHT’s provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records
• Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking
• Transport patients and equipment
• Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital
• Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients
• Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients

Required Work Experience

• One (1) to two (2) years’ in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements

• Certified as a Certified Nurse Assistant required
• CPI certification required (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
• CPR certification is not required upon hire. However, training will be given yearly. (MHT’s will always be working with a CPR certified nurse while on the floor.)

Other Requirements

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Travel required

Physical Requirements

• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.