Inpatient Mental Health Tech — Patient Care & Therapy

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is hiring a Mental Health Tech to support the nursing team in delivering compassionate psychiatric care and assisting with activities of daily living on the Mental Health Units. You will participate in individual and group therapies and help monitor patient safety under RN supervision.

The role requires excellent communication, English fluency, reliable attendance, and willingness to work on-site in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work or 2 years' experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using physical and psycho-social assessment skills.
• Develop and update nursing problem list at admission.
• Implement aspects of nursing care plan; write shift progress notes.
• Develop, coordinate and implement multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Assure patient safety by monitoring patients on precautions and assisting with restraints.
• Chart accurately supporting patient's diagnosis.
• Apply the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-related physical and mental care.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work

Job description

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is hiring a Mental Health Tech to support the nursing team in delivering compassionate psychiatric care and assisting with activities of daily living on the Mental Health Units. You will participate in individual and group therapies and help monitor patient safety under RN supervision.

The role requires excellent communication, English fluency, reliable attendance, and willingness to work on-site in Chicago.