Mental Health Technician (11pm to 7:30am)

Brookeglenhospital; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing essential patient care and supervision, fostering therapeutic relationships, and utilizing crisis intervention techniques. With over 40 years of experience in the Philadelphia area, the facility offers a unique and individualized approach to treatment, ensuring that every patient receives the highest level of care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or high school diploma with 2 years of experience required.
• Experience must involve direct contact with individuals receiving services.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Document vital signs and communicate changes in patient conditions effectively.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.

Skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Patient care

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Philadelphia area for more than 40 years. Located in Fort Washington, PA, our 146-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Brooke Glen offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interactions, and role modeling to patients. Mental Health Technicians work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes and records Vital Signs according to BGBH policy.
• Utilizes sound judgment during assessment and observes and documents any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Identifies and communicates changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse, providing information that assists in the development and revision of the treatment plan.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and assists patients with personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and other needs through the discharge process.
• Employs appropriate crisis intervention techniques, and responds appropriately to a psychiatric emergency. Meets policy requirements in use and documentation of seclusion and restraints.
• Performs problem solving and decision making in a logical and deliberate manner utilizing available resources.
• Documents in a clear, concise and timely manner, utilizing appropriate clinical terminology.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to communication, environmental, and developmental needs of children, as well as issues related to adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Knowledgeable of seclusion and restraint systems utilized with regard to children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as determined by Hospital Administration to be necessary for the effective operation of the facility.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in the area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education or family therapy.

OR

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.

PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a Human Services field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services (i.e. coaching, teaching, case management, etc.).