Mental Health Technician 12 (2434)

Emanuelchamber; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuelchamber is seeking a Mental Health Technician 12 (2434) in Swainsboro, GA. The role involves direct patient care and assisting nursing staff on the assigned unit, contributing to patient wellbeing and smooth unit operations.

The position supports the facility mission and requires the ability to work with patients under supervision, including adherence to safety and health protocols. This PRN role includes day shifts and variable scheduling as needed by the unit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (post-1990)
• Mental Health Work History

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care processes.
• Provide assistance to patients and nursing personnel on the unit.
• Maintain overall departmental operations in accordance with the facility's mission and philosophy.

Skills

Under stress

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mental Health Technician 12 (2434)

Swainsboro, GA 30401

Overview

Level

Entry

Position Type

PRN

Job Shift

Days 7A

Education Level

Clinical Certifications

Category

Other

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this job is to perform direct patient care processes and provide assistance to patients and nursing personnel on the assigned unit. Maintains overall departmental operations in accordance with the facilities mission and philosophy.

Qualifications

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate or the equivalent (GED) for those hired after 1990

Mental Health Work History

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned.
• External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
• Position has a high expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.

The duties, responsibilities and required skills for this role are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.