Emergency Dept Mental Health Tech | Trauma-Informed Care

Advocate Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Lexington, NC seeks a Mental Health Technician to serve as milieu coordinator under RN supervision. You will care for patients during program hours, monitor designated areas, and help coordinate daily patient care while upholding professional boundaries. A clean, safe, and quiet environment is maintained.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR and CPI certifications, and 2+ years of related mental health experience; CNA license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute.
• 2 or more years' related experience preferred in mental health.
• Mental health experience using trauma-informed philosophy, crisis handling, and patient confidentiality.
• CPR certified and CPI certified; CNA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as milieu coordinator under RN supervision.
• Care for patients during program hours and monitor specified areas.
• Oversee daily coordination of patient care duties while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and quiet environment.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Patient care

Education

High school Diploma or GED

CPR certification

CPI certification

CNA license preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Lexington, NC seeks a Mental Health Technician to serve as milieu coordinator under RN supervision. You will care for patients during program hours, monitor designated areas, and help coordinate daily patient care while upholding professional boundaries. A clean, safe, and quiet environment is maintained.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR and CPI certifications, and 2+ years of related mental health experience; CNA license is preferred.