Mental Health Tech — Compassionate Care with Benefits

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Tech in Jackson, MS to support the interdisciplinary team and assist with patient care needs under licensed staff guidance.

This full-time day shift role emphasizes safety, proper PPE, and attentive response to patient and family requests, with a focus on completing care activities and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Teamwork and reliability are essential for success in this role and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience as a patient care assistant in a mental health hospital setting.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• De-escalation Training Certification required

Responsibilities

• Ensures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized.
• Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment.
• Responds to patient and family requests promptly.
• Accurately monitors and records patient information, test results and stats.
• Provides care to assigned patients including the activities of daily living, non-medication pain management and other interventions.
• Accurately follows patient care policies, practices and protocols i.e. sterile technique and skin care protocol.
• Assists with personal hygiene and elimination needs.
• Provides patient with clean linen and towels at the beginning of shift and changes both as needed.
• Answers call system promptly and intervenes appropriately.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Tech in Jackson, MS to support the interdisciplinary team and assist with patient care needs under licensed staff guidance.

This full-time day shift role emphasizes safety, proper PPE, and attentive response to patient and family requests, with a focus on completing care activities and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Teamwork and reliability are essential for success in this role and contribute to a positive patient experience.