Day-Shift Mental Health Technician — Acute Psychiatric Care

LE001 Richmond Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center in New York is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support the Registered Nurse in direct care of psychiatric patients and milieu management during the day shift (7.5 hours).

The MHT will organize group activities, aid with ADLs, demonstrate a caring attitude, and monitor medications while collaborating with the care team. A high school diploma is required; BLS certification is mandatory, with CPI/PMCS preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English clearly.
• BLS certification required; CPI or PMCS preferred.
• High school diploma required; BS or 60 credits toward BS preferred.
• EKG and Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement group activities in conjunction with the unit program and other staff.
• Performs procedures associated with activities of daily living and personal hygiene of the patient.
• Demonstrates a humanistic and caring attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of desired effects and side effects of psychotropic medications.
• Establish and foster collegial relationships with peers and other disciplines.
• Promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.
• Demonstrates therapeutic skills in crisis intervention.
• Performs supplemental components of the nursing admission.
• Recognizes changes in a patient's mental status and shares findings with the primary nurse.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma

60 credits towards BS

Job description

Richmond University Medical Center in New York is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support the Registered Nurse in direct care of psychiatric patients and milieu management during the day shift (7.5 hours).

The MHT will organize group activities, aid with ADLs, demonstrate a caring attitude, and monitor medications while collaborating with the care team. A high school diploma is required; BLS certification is mandatory, with CPI/PMCS preferred.