Mental Health Tech

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

NKC Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to monitor patients continuously, intervening when needed to prevent harm from confusion, delirium, or self-destructive behavior. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to support activities of daily living and ensure timely protective actions.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate observation, and prompt response to developing risk, with expectations of hospital patient care experience within the last three years and compliance with

Qualifications

• Hospital patient care experience within the last three years.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.

Responsibilities

• Direct, continuous observation of patients.
• Intervene to prevent harm to patients at risk.
• Work with the healthcare team to provide Activities of Daily Living and assure prompt intervention to maintain patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY:

SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Mental Health Technician is responsible for the direct, continuous observation of patients. She/he intervenes as necessary to prevent physical harm to patients who might be at elevated risk of injuring themselves or others due to confusion, delirium,self-destructive behavior, or a high likelihood of falling. Mental Health Technician works with others in the healthcare team to provide Activities of Daily Living and assure prompt intervention to maintain patient safety.

EXPERIENCE:

Hospital patient care experience within the last three years.

OTHER:

Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.

LICENSE/CERT:

Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Preferred: CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)

EDUCATION:

Required: High School or Equivalent