Mental Health Tech (PRN)

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health Mental Health Technician position involves direct, continuous observation of patients, intervening to prevent harm when confusion, delirium, self-destructive behavior, or risk of falling is present. You’ll work with the healthcare team to provide activities of daily living and ensure prompt safety interventions.

Required: hospital patient care experience in the last three years, BLS from AHA, and high school diploma or equivalent. Prolonged sitting, standing and walking are expected.

Qualifications

• Hospital patient care experience within the last three years.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA
• High School or Equivalent

Responsibilities

• Direct, continuous observation of patients.
• Intervenes to prevent physical harm to patients at risk.
• Works with the healthcare team to provide Activities of Daily Living and ensure prompt intervention for patient safety.

Job description

SUMMARY

Mental Health Technician is responsible for the direct, continuous observation of patients. She/he intervenes as necessary to prevent physical harm to patients who might be at elevated risk of injuring themselves or others due to confusion, delirium, self-destructive behavior, or a high likelihood of falling. Mental Health Technician works with others in the healthcare team to provide Activities of Daily Living and assure prompt intervention to maintain patient safety.

EXPERIENCE

Hospital patient care experience within the last three years.

OTHER

Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.

LICENSE/CERT

Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)

EDUCATION

Required: High School or Equivalent