Compassionate Mental Health Technician — Patient Safety & Care

Talentify; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plan

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a 156-bed behavioral health facility serving Greenville and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assisting with activities of daily living for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients across units with varied needs.

Qualifications

• High school level reading and writing skills. Excellent oral and written communication, and confidential information handling.
• Certification as nursing assistant or patient care technician and/or familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills. Professional telephone etiquette and customer service by phone and in person are critical.

Responsibilities

• Conducts 15-minute rounds on patients per policy.
• Participate in restraint and seclusion of patients when required.
• Supports facility service excellence standards.
• Give baths to patients and change patients' briefs when required.
• Attends mandatory training.
• Help maintain the therapeutic milieu on the unit, including facilitation of community groups.
• Must respond to all codes.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Telephone etiquette

Customer service

Time management

Education

Nursing assistant certification or patient care technician

Tools

EKG machine

Thermometer

Blood pressure cuff

Job description

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a 156-bed behavioral health facility serving Greenville and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assisting with activities of daily living for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients across units with varied needs.