Mental Health Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Omaha is seeking a Mental Health Technician to assist patients in their development and care. The role involves promoting self-expression, providing feedback, and performing essential patient care tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and BLS certification, with a preference for those with further education in human services or behavioral health.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in developing individuality and appropriate self-expression.
• Help patients acknowledge and accept responsibility for their psychological patterns.
• Perform basic patient care tasks such as vital signs and safety rounding.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Assist patients in developing individuality and appropriate self-expression by promoting an environment conducive to problem-solving and testing new behaviors.
• Help patients acknowledge and accept responsibility for their psychological and behavioral patterns through feedback, positive reinforcement, and adherence to program rules and behavior modification techniques.
• Participate in admission procedures and orient patients and their families to the unit and program.
• Perform basic patient care tasks such as safety rounding, vital signs, blood pressure measurement, specimen collection, accu checks, weighing, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with at least 1 year of experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or completion of a Psychiatric Assistant or Nurse Aide training program, or one year of experience in Behavioral Health.
• Certification as a Mental Health Tech is preferred.

Overview

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha, offers comprehensive healthcare services including a hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, and specialty spine hospital. Our century-long commitment is to serve our community with the highest quality of care.

Pay Range

$15.88 - $21.83 per hour

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Healthcare, Medical Practices