Mental Health Technician

LE001 Richmond Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center in New York is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support the Registered Nurse in direct care of psychiatric patients and milieu management during the day shift (7.5 hours).

The MHT will organize group activities, aid with ADLs, demonstrate a caring attitude, and monitor medications while collaborating with the care team. A high school diploma is required; BLS certification is mandatory, with CPI/PMCS preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English clearly.
• BLS certification required; CPI or PMCS preferred.
• High school diploma required; BS or 60 credits toward BS preferred.
• EKG and Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement group activities in conjunction with the unit program and other staff.
• Performs procedures associated with activities of daily living and personal hygiene of the patient.
• Demonstrates a humanistic and caring attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of desired effects and side effects of psychotropic medications.
• Establish and foster collegial relationships with peers and other disciplines.
• Promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.
• Demonstrates therapeutic skills in crisis intervention.
• Performs supplemental components of the nursing admission.
• Recognizes changes in a patient's mental status and shares findings with the primary nurse.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma

60 credits towards BS

Job description

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Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is an individual who functions in both a support and collaborative role with the Registered Nurse by providing direct care to individual and to groups of psychiatric patients. He/she is responsible for patient care activities as assigned and milieu management.

Principal duties and responsibilities include:

• organize and implement group activities in conjunction with the unit program and other staff
• performs procedures associated with activities of daily living and personal hygiene of the patient
• demonstrates a humanistic and caring attitude
• demonstrate a basic knowledge of desired effects and side effects of psychotropic medications
• establish and foster collegial relationships with peers and other disciplines
• is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity
• demonstrate therapeutic skills in crisis intervention
• perform supplemental components of the nursing admission
• and, recognizes changes in a patient's mental status & sharing findings with the primary nurse.

Required Experience: 2 yrs experience in an acute care Psychiatric setting preferred. Ability to read, write, understand and speak English in a clear and concise manner; orientation toward consumer satisfaction; and, physical stamina, manual dexterity and visual and aural acuity to perform duties

Certification/Licensure: EKG and Phlebotomy exp. preferred. Current BLS required and CPI or PMCS preferred

Education Requirements: High school diploma required. BS or 60 credits towards BS in a related field preferred.

Salary Range: $28.610/hr - $33.975/hr

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our Mission

We the staff of Human Resources are proud to share a long-standing tradition of excellence at Richmond University Medical Center. We uphold the mission by providing premier quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services, and value the pride and integrity that motivate us to always be more, and always be better. We are committed to our mission and values because WE CARE! We are Welcoming, Energized, Compassionate, Advocates, Respectful and Excellent in our interaction with our patients, families, visitors and co-workers. WE CARE W We are welcoming and gracious toward each other, and toward all who come to receive our services. E Personnel are energized for quality, creativity, commitment and teamwork. C Compassion is the way we share deep concern and care toward each person. A Advocacy is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community. R We show respect by recognizing the basic dignity of every person in all our interactions and in the formulation of policies and procedures. E Excellence is our way of demonstrating that we can always be more and always be better.