Mental Health Tech I — Crisis Care & Patient Support

Jobtome; Placitas (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Psychiatric Emergency Services unit (UPC) in Placitas, NM. This 0.90 FTE role involves 3 x 12-hour night shifts with differential pay and requires providing patient care across age groups in a therapeutic milieu.

The position includes education and training responsibilities, charting, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Essential: 1 year directly related experience.
• High School or GED is required.
• UNMH Mental Health Tech Training preferred.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in a treatment milieu and ensure safety and therapeutic environment.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment and adhere to policies.
• Chart observations and document in EMR per treatment plan.
• Assist with physical needs and activities of daily living; participate in crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate patient care activities and liaise with treatment team; transport patients as required.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School or GED

Training

UNMH Mental Health Tech Training

CPR for Healthcare/BLS

Aggressive Behavior Cer

Job description

Jobtome is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Psychiatric Emergency Services unit (UPC) in Placitas, NM. This 0.90 FTE role involves 3 x 12-hour night shifts with differential pay and requires providing patient care across age groups in a therapeutic milieu.

The position includes education and training responsibilities, charting, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.