Inpatient Mental Health Technician – Crisis Response

Jobtome; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide patient care in a treatment and educational milieu. The role may operate in inpatient, residential, or outreach settings, across neonate to geriatric age groups, under HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities include charting, patient safety, and collaboration with the treatment team to implement care plans. Requires high school or GED, and certification within 30 days; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Training required.
• UNMH Mental Health Tech w/in 6 Months.
• 1/2 year directly related experience preferred.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days.
• Aggressive Behavior Cer w/in 30 days (certification)

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Chart observations and other required documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with physical needs, vital signs, and daily living activities.
• Engage with treatment team to implement patient treatment programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records per HIPAA guidelines.
• Transport patients to appointments and treatments as needed.
• Lead milieu activities and participate in group sessions and staff meetings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish or Native US

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School or GED

Training

UNMH Mental Health Tech within 6 months

Job description

Jobtome seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide patient care in a treatment and educational milieu. The role may operate in inpatient, residential, or outreach settings, across neonate to geriatric age groups, under HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities include charting, patient safety, and collaboration with the treatment team to implement care plans. Requires high school or GED, and certification within 30 days; bilingual ability is a plus.