Mental Health Technician

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a Part-time Mental Health Technician to join our on-site team. Shift: 2:45pm - 11:15pm, every other weekend, under RN supervision to support care and comfort for mental health patients.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR, answering phones, and maintaining unit safety. Required education includes healthcare program completion or active nursing coursework, CPR certification, and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Healthcare program completion or active enrollment in core nursing classes.
• Two years of relevant work experience preferred or required depending on role.
• CPR certification required or obtainable during onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care and comfort for mental health patients under RN supervision.
• Enter patient orders into the electronic medical record accurately and promptly.
• Answer telephones and direct unit traffic to maintain smooth workflow.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Intervene in difficult situations to ensure safety of all on the unit.

Skills

Computer data entry

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

Healthcare program completion

Core nursing classes

Two years relevant work experience

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type: On-site

Job Description Summary: Part time Shift, 2:45pm - 11:15pm Every other weekend

Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for mental health patients. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports and records observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit including answering telephones, directing unit traffic, and entering patient orders into the electronic medical record in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy. Provides a visible presence on the unit. Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, visitor, employees, and physicians. Intervenes in difficult and sometimes physical situations to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, employees and physicians. All duties performed in accordance with established, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values.

Education:

• One of the following required: Relevant healthcare program completion (e.g. certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, medical assistant, personal care aide, etc.)
• Completion or active enrollment in core nursing classes
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience

Licensure/Certification/Registry: CPR certification required or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.

Obtain national certification as a psychiatric technician within 1 year of employment preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the mental health technician role.
• Experience in Mental Health and/or Forensic work preferred.
• Post high school education in Psychology or related field preferred.
• One-year secretarial or comparable clerical experience strongly preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to enter, store and retrieve information.
• Possesses updated knowledge and competency in using equipment related to job duties (i.e., gait belt, mobility devices, protection/safety equipment, etc.)
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to relay information to/from patients, their families, and members of the care team. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, self-direction, motivation, and a proven ability to work successfully with a variety of people and disciplines.
• Successful completion of Nursing Team Onboarding, unit-based orientation, and clinical competency validation tool within 30 days of hire required.
• Completion of Safety First Training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter required.

Pay Transparency $18.83 - $30.12

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.