Mental Health Technician

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, Prattville Baptist Hospital, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide patient care under the direction of a Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living and support admission and discharge procedures.

The role includes leading or co-facilitating patient groups, orienting new patients to the unit, and performing safety/location checks, with tasks varying by shift and area assigned.

Qualifications

• Stable physical and mental health required.
• Proficient written and verbal communication.
• Ability to cope with stressful/rapidly changing situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under direction of Charge Nurse or RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Assist with admission and discharge procedures.
• Lead or co-facilitate patient groups.
• Orient new patients to the unit environment.
• Complete safety/location checks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stable health

Written communication

Coping with stress

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/PCT certification

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary:

The Mental Health Technician shall provide patient care at the direction of the Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse. The Technician shall be responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, and to assist with admission and discharge procedures. This individual shall lead or serve as co-facilitator for patient groups, as well as to orient new patients to the unit environment. The Technician shall complete safety/location checks of all patients, and other care functions as assigned by the Charge Nurse. This position may have additional duties assigned that are in scope of the role.

Education / Experience:

High School graduate or equivalent required. Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician Certification or equivalent experience.

License / Certification:

CNA or PCT certification preferred, BLS required, additional certifications (Secure, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires stable physical and mental health
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing,
• Frequently cope with stressful/rapidly changing situations.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job: Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America's best employers in the state of Alabama.