Community Mental Health Technician - FT - Night Shift

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Buffalo is seeking a Community Mental Health Technician for a full-time night shift position. The role involves providing direct nursing care to psychiatric patients, ensuring their safety and well-being, and supporting their daily activities. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in behavioral health care, along with BLS certification. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on patient care and support.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in inpatient or outpatient behavioral health care, or two years as a certified nursing assistant.
• Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal hygiene care and assists patients with nutritional needs.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to supervisor.
• Leads patient activity groups under RN supervision.

Skills

Good knowledge of current mental health care practices

Human relations skills

Ability to identify changes in patient condition

Ability to maintain a safe, calm, therapeutic environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Community Mental Health Technician - FT - Night Shift

Job Category: Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorders

Requisition Number: COMMU003690

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• Posted : May 19, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work involves providing direct nursing care to psychiatric patients in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) and in-patient behavioral health unit at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent provides routine care to patients in accordance with policies and regulations of local, state, and federal authorities, as well as accepted standards of practice. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Provides personal hygiene care (showers, bed baths, shaving, nail care, hair care, oral care, denture care);
• Cares for personal need items (eyeglasses, hearing aids, canes, wheelchairs, adaptive devices);
• Assists patients with nutritional needs, including passing and collecting diet trays, setting up trays, and assisting with feeding as necessary;
• Monitors, documents, and reports intake and output (I&O);
• Obtains vital signs and reports changes to supervisor;
• Leads patient activity groups under RN supervision;
• Transfers and transports patients using appropriate equipment;
• Performs range of motion (ROM) exercises and assists with ambulation;
• Identifies changes in skin, cognitive functioning, or behavior, and reports to supervisor;
• Responds appropriately to life-threatening emergencies;
• Monitors stock supplies and notifies supervisor for reorder;

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

Good knowledge of current mental health care practices; standard care techniques including Level I and Level III Observation; human relations skills; understanding of patient rights under mental hygiene laws and criminal procedure; ability to identify changes in patient condition; maintain a safe, calm, therapeutic environment; operate hospital equipment; follow oral and written instructions; establish effective working relationships; demonstrate initiative, emotional maturity, and flexibility; capable of performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency, plus either:

• Two (2) years of experience in inpatient or outpatient behavioral health care, OR
• Two years as a certified nursing assistant, OR
• Equivalent combination of the above qualifications.

Special Requirements:

Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an ECMCC-approved provider within 60 days of appointment, maintained throughout employment; completion of NY State Office of Mental Health-Bureau of Education and Workforce Development (BEWD) certified safety program within 3 months of appointment, with annual re-training; and compliance with child abuse/maltreatment reporting laws. All applicants will be asked to sign a clearance form prior to hiring; refusal will result in non-selection.

Verifiable part-time or volunteer experience will be prorated towards full-time experience requirements.

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