Mental Health Tech II, 3E, 7a-7p Fulltime

UofL Health; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Mental Health Technician II in Louisville, where you'll provide essential care and support to patients. This full-time role involves monitoring patient status, leading educational groups, and assisting with daily activities. Ideal candidates will have a background in social services and a passion for helping others in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of social service experience, including 1 year in direct patient care.
• 60+ college credits in social services plus 1-year direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s status and report changes.
• Lead psycho-educational groups and assist with daily living activities.
• Provide skilled patient care and maintain documentation.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Behavior Management

Coping Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services

Job description

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We are Hiring: Mental Health Tech II, 3E, 7a-7p Fulltime at Peace - Louisville!

Primary Location: Peace - Louisville

Address: 2020 Newburg Rd. Louisville, KY 40205

Shift: Days 7A - 7P (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

The Mental Health Technician II provides delegated components of nursing care to patients, including monitoring, specimen collection, psycho-education, assistance with activities of daily living, and behavior management, in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures. Care is based on defined standards of patient care and practice.

Essential Functions:

1. Observe and monitor patient’s status according to standards, policies, and procedures, including vital signs, weight logs, intake/output, dietary intake, rounds sheets, behavioral logs, admission checklists, or other notes. Report patient complaints of pain or concerns promptly.
2. Provide verbal and written input to nursing staff via ongoing reporting and end-of-shift reports to prioritize patient needs and care.
3. Provide skilled patient care related to: orientation to the unit; transportation; de-escalation; teaching coping skills, conflict resolution, problem solving; specimen collection; assistance with activities of daily living; admission & discharge procedures; response to codes; and use of SCM techniques.
4. Observe and evaluate patient/family response to interventions continuously and report changes in condition to the nurse.
5. Lead patient psycho-educational groups and other care activities on the unit that align with Personal Intervention Plans used on the specialty units.

Shift Requirements

Shift Length: 8 or 12 hours

# Shifts/Week: 3-5 depending on shift length

Overtime: Infrequently required

Other Functions:

• Maintain professional development, certifications, CEUs, and related education.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Ensure confidentiality by complying with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have one of the following education and work experience combinations:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent plus 2 years of social service experience, including 1 year in direct patient care.
• 60+ college credits in a social services field plus 1-year direct patient care experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a social services field; direct patient care experience is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Healthcare Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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