MENTAL HEALTH TECH

Campbell County Health; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Paid sick leave

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

403(b) with match

On-site childcare

Job summary

Campbell County Health in Gillette, WY seeks a Mental Health Tech to provide direct patient care in a psychiatric unit, observe and assist patients, support daily living activities, and participate in group therapy and staff meetings.

You will help maintain a therapeutic environment, document vital signs and care notes, and communicate with patients’ families as needed. Benefits include generous PTO, sick leave, health/dental/vision, HSAs/FSAs, 403(b) with employer match, and on-site childcare.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities.
• Observes patients and reports unusual conditions to RN/LPN.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Facilitates educational groups on unit.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Documents according to policy.
• May be required to work on other nursing units.

Job description

ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH

Campbell County Health (CCH) is more than just a hospital—we are a comprehensive healthcare system serving northeast Wyoming. Our organization includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed acute care community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group, featuring nearly 20 specialty and primary care clinics—including locations in Wright and Hulett; and The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center,a long-term care facility.

To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer:

• Generous PTO accrual(increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave days
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
• 403(b) with employer match
• Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare

JOB SUMMARY

The Mental Health Tech provides direct patient care to individuals living in a psychiatric unit.

Observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. May communicate with the patient's family as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs basic patient care activities.
• Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to RN/ LPN.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Facilitate educational groups on unit.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Performs routine cleaning tasks.
• Documents according to policy.
• Runs errands, such as lab specimens to Laboratory.
• Assists RN/ LPN to complete unit safety checks.
• May be required to work on other nursing units.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.