Mental Health Tech/Unit Secretary - Inpatient Psychiatry

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center seeks a Mental Health Technician/Unit Secretary for the Inpatient Psychiatry unit. The role supports the nursing staff, maintains a safe therapeutic environment, observes patients, documents care, and manages emergencies.

You will serve as a communication link between the health care team, patients, and families, handling administrative duties and ensuring smooth unit operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AS or BS degree in mental health or human services related field preferred.
• Previous employment in a health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and assist with patient observation.
• Provide documentation and record-keeping for unit activities and patient care.
• Manage emergency situations in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform secretarial and administrative duties for the nursing unit and coordinate communication between teams.
• Serve as a liaison between health care staff, patients, and families to support continuous care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS or BS degree in mental health or human services related field preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Mental Health Technician/Unit Secretary is a member of the interdisciplinary team on Inpatient Psychiatry whose duties include maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, observation of patients, documentation, managing emergency situations, and the secretarial aspects of the nursing unit. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the nurse manager/nursing staff working in the charge role. They act as a support person to the nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team for direct and indirect aspects of patient care. This position functions as a pivotal communication link between the health care team, other departments, and patients and families. This position also supports the constant observation needs for mental health patients throughout the hospital on an as needed basis.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required. AS or BS degree in mental health or human services related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous employment in a health care environment preferred.