Geriatric Psych MHT

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Geriatric Mental Health Technician at Prattville Baptist Hospital. The role supports patient care under the Charge Nurse or RN, assists with ADLs, and helps with admission and discharge processes.

The position involves leading or co-facilitating patient groups, orienting new patients, and performing routine safety checks, with additional duties as assigned within the unit.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required; CNA or PCT certification preferred.
• BLS certification required; additional area-specific certifications may be required.
• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of the Charge Nurse or RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Assist with admission and discharge procedures.
• Lead or co-facilitate patient groups and orient new patients to the unit.
• Complete safety/location checks of all patients and other care tasks as assigned.

Skills

CNA/PCT certification

BLS certification

Communication skills

Handling stressful situations

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Mental Health Technician shall provide patient care at the direction of the Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse. The Technician shall be responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, and to assist with admission and discharge procedures. This individual shall lead or serve as co-facilitator for patient groups, as well as to orient new patients to the unit environment. The Technician shall complete safety/location checks of all patients, and other care functions as assigned by the Charge Nurse. This position may have additional duties assigned that are in scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High School graduate or equivalent required. Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician Certification or equivalent experience.

License / Certification

CNA or PCT certification preferred, BLS required, additional certifications (Secure, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires stable physical and mental health
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing,
• Frequently cope with stressful/rapidly changing situations.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.

There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job

Geriatric Psych MHT

Mental Health Technician

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)