Mental Health Tech: Direct Care & Behavioral Assessments

Magnolia Regional Health Center; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi seeks a Mental Health Tech to provide direct and indirect patient care in behavioral health settings. Responsibilities include preadmission assessments, administering MMSE and BPRS, monitoring safety, and supporting physicians and nursing staff in care delivery.

The role requires CPR certification, completion of Handle with Care, and knowledge of psychiatric terminology, ethics, and patient rights. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Prefers experience in a mental health setting but not required.
• Must understand ethics, patient rights and confidentiality.
• Capable of assisting in medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Completed Handle with Care training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in mental health settings.

Skills

Preadmission assessment

Mini-Mental Status

BPRS administration

AIMS test administration

Suicide assessment

Therapeutic relationships

CPR certification

15-minute checks

Psychiatric terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi seeks a Mental Health Tech to provide direct and indirect patient care in behavioral health settings. Responsibilities include preadmission assessments, administering MMSE and BPRS, monitoring safety, and supporting physicians and nursing staff in care delivery.

The role requires CPR certification, completion of Handle with Care, and knowledge of psychiatric terminology, ethics, and patient rights. High school diploma or GED is required.