Mental Health Tech I

Upson Regional Medical Center; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, GA is seeking a Mental Health Tech I to support the treatment team and assist with patient care. You will observe patients, record information, assist with admissions and discharges, and help with ADLs under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, leading education groups, light clerical duties, and maintaining clean and safe patient areas. A compassionate attitude and healthcare experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Education or Equivalent.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Willing to assist with personal hygiene and laundry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patient information pertinent to the treatment plan.
• Welcome new patients per admission protocols; assist with discharge process.
• Maintain direct patient observation and lead education groups.
• Assist nursing staff by taking vital signs and helping with ADLs.
• Make entries into the patient’s medical record as needed.
• Perform light clerical duties, general housekeeping, and answer phones.

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

At least 1 year of healthcare experience

Job description

Mental Health Tech I

Upson Regional Medical Center Thomaston, Georgia, United States

About this position

Join a winning team!

Upson Regional Medical Center is a small hospital with a BIG heart! Our employees enjoy an environment where they can take care of patients with a high degree of quality and compassion. Patients get to experience top-notch healthcare with modern technology and a team with a focus of excellence for every patient, every time.

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and provides support for the patient\u2019s therapeutic treatment plan and reports vital information directly to the Registered Nurse. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan, welcoming new patients through specific admission protocols; assisting with the patient discharge process; maintaining direct patient observation; lead patient education, community, goal, and activity groups; assist nursing staff by taking vital signs and help patients perform ADL\u0027s. MHT\u0027s may be expected to make entries into the patient\u0027s legal, medical record. Other duties may include light clerical / record filing, general housekeeping duties required to keep the patient and staff areas clean and safe; answering the phone and doing light clerical duties; or other duties as delegated by the supervising RN.

Required:

• High School Education or Equivalent
• At least one year's experience in the healthcare field
• Lifting patients, equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to assist patients with performing different personal hygiene and laundry tasks.