Mental Health Tech: Day Shift Care Specialist

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

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Tech at Merit Health Central in Jackson, Mississippi. This full-time day shift role supports a multidisciplinary team, providing direct patient care and assisting licensed staff to address patients' needs and safety.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, following protocols, and responding to patient requests. Candidates should have 0–2 years of relevant experience and hold BCLS and de-escalation training certifications where

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a patient care assistant in a mental health hospital setting 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 activities of daily living and non-medication pain management.
• Follows patient care policies, sterile technique and skin care protocols.
• Assists with personal hygiene and elimination needs.
• Maintains continuity of professional care and participates in program development and process improvement.

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Tech at Merit Health Central in Jackson, Mississippi. This full-time day shift role supports a multidisciplinary team, providing direct patient care and assisting licensed staff to address patients' needs and safety.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, following protocols, and responding to patient requests. Candidates should have 0–2 years of relevant experience and hold BCLS and de-escalation training certifications where