Crisis-Care Mental Health Technician

AltaPointe Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Mobile, AL is seeking qualified candidates for a Mental Health Technician role through open interviews on Thursday, Aug 27 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at EastPointe Hospital in Daphne. The technician supports clinicians in a crisis center, observes patients, and assists with daily living activities to ensure safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include providing care, de-escalation, recording patient behavior, assisting with meals and hygiene, participating in group sessions,

Qualifications

• At least 6-months experience in the healthcare field with experience relative to patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a C.N.A. or N.A. preferred but not required.
• Ability to utilize a computer and basic Microsoft Word applications.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in a way that ensures patient comfort and safety.
• Assists patients with daily living (serving meals, escorting to restroom/showers, providing clothing, etc.)
• Assists with patient behavioral problems utilizing de-escalation techniques.
• Observe and identify patients who might be agitated or distressed and engaging with those patients to prevent a crisis escalation.
• Observes and records patient activities and behaviors according to policies and procedures.
• Provide meals according to established program schedule and guidelines.
• Conducts patient and bed/chair searches for contraband items per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure as needed or when required.
• Provides one to one coverage for patients on special status as assigned.
• Collaborates with the treatment team members to ensure efficient patient care.
• Collaborates with other team members in participating in/leading activities and group sessions with patients.
• Assists with crisis intervention when needed.
• Assists in the application and or use of seclusion and restraint per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure when required.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient beds, chairs, tables, and other furniture items within the observation facility.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation area and food storage units (freezers, refrigerators, and pantry closets or shelving.
• Maintains order of the linen and clothing unit as needed.
• Conducts and reports inventory of food, linen, and other items used to serve and care for the patients.
• Conducts and reports inventory of forms needed to document and record patient activity and behaviors.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Maintains established policies and procedures to ensure environmental, quality assurance, safety, and infection control standards.
• Performs hand-off communication at shift change.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AltaPointe Health in Mobile, AL is seeking qualified candidates for a Mental Health Technician role through open interviews on Thursday, Aug 27 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at EastPointe Hospital in Daphne. The technician supports clinicians in a crisis center, observes patients, and assists with daily living activities to ensure safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include providing care, de-escalation, recording patient behavior, assisting with meals and hygiene, participating in group sessions,