Mental Health Tech-Float-Days

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center; Holyoke (MA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Employer paid STD

Employer paid life and AD&D

Generous PTO

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts is hiring Mental Health Technician/CNA for a float pool on day shifts. The role involves direct patient care, safety checks, de-escalation, and support across inpatient units.

CNA certification is required, with experienced geriatric/behavioral health background preferred. The position includes a 36-hour weekly schedule (three 12-hour shifts), a $2.00/hr float differential, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services preferred.
• Minimum of five years experience as PCT/PCA/CNA or Medical Assistant with geriatric or behavioral health patients required.
• Current CNA certification mandatory; dementia/cognitive impairment experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for some experience.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience in behavioral health or substance inpatient care, restraint reduction/de-escalation, and crisis intervention preferred.
• Compassion, patience, and professionalism in patient care.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care and support across inpatient behavioral health units.
• Willingness to float to all inpatient units daily based on census, acuity, and staffing needs.
• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assist staff with patient care following treatment plans.
• Obtain and document vital signs.
• Monitor and report patient progress to staff.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining boundaries.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and mobility safely.
• Provide supervision of patients' activities.
• Monitor safety of patients on unit.
• Process admissions belongings and documentation in EMR.
• Facilitate patient groups and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Kenntnisse

Observation

Direct patient care

De-escalation

Communication

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

CNA certification

Jobbeschreibung

Mental Health Technician/CNA, Older Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health

Float Pool, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm Join Us as a Mental Health Technician/CNA

/ Float Pool! Current Certified CNA's are welcome to apply! Hours - 36 hours, 3 (12 hour shifts) 7:00 am - 7:30 pm. Float shift differential - $2.00/hr! This position will be required to float between inpatient units on a regular basis. As a Mental Health Technician/CNA for MiraVista in Holyoke, Massachusetts, you'll bring your experience and knowledge where your voice matters. A Mental Health Technician/CNA is an integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide basic patient care and support not only to our patients but also their families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your patients, and your community. A Mental Health Technician/CNA works directly with patients to assist with daily activities, monitor their well-being, and helps maintain a clean and safe care environment. You will also conduct safety checks, de-escalate acute situations, and provide supportive interactions with patients.

As a Mental Health Technician/CNA, you will:

• Provide direct patient care and support across all inpatient behavioral health units.
• Ability and willingness to float to all inpatient units daily based on census, acuity, and staffing needs.
• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assist staff with patient care while following treatment plans.
• Obtain and document vital signs for patients.
• Observe and monitor patient's progress and reports observations to staff.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living skills, as necessary.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and other mobility needs while utilizing appropriate safety techniques and equipment.
• Provide appropriate supervision of patients' activities.
• Responsible for safety monitoring of patients of the unit.
• Process admissions belongings.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Facilitate patient groups.
• Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Mental Health Technician/CNA candidates will have the following:

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience of PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience working with geriatric or behavioral health patients required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification Required. Experience Working With Patients Experiencing dementia, cognitive impairment, behavioral changes, or emotional distress preferred.
• Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Previous experience in behavioral health or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism when providing patient care.

When you join the growing MiraVista team as a Mental Health Technician/CNA, you'll receive: Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) match Employer paid short term disability (STD) Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range: Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. $22.00 - $27.08