Mental Health Tech

Acadia Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Indianapolis is hiring for part-time positions on the 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role focuses on providing personal care services to patients under clinical supervision, with an emphasis on patient safety and empathetic customer service.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and at least six months of related experience. Training for restraint and de-escalation is available upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the facility's specific population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available on hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under supervision.
• Document timely and accurate clinical information in patient records.
• Support a safe, structured environment and assist with activities of daily living.
• Interact with patients and communicate observations to nursing staff.
• Engage patients in activities aligned with treatment goals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Patient-focused care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

and take advantage of our BHA Career Ladder, with the potential to increase your base rate from $16/hr to $20/hr in 18 months.

At This Time, We Are Hiring For

Part-time (every or every other Saturday and Sunday): 2nd and 3rd Shift

Shift Hours Are

1st shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

3rd shift: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Purpose Statement

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Additional Regulatory Requirements

Minimum 21 years of age. For Resource Treatment Facility this position is under the direction of the Milieu-Manager.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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