Mental Health Technician Adolescent Psych Night

LifePoint Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Columbus is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the adolescent psych unit. The role involves ensuring patient safety, implementing treatment plans, and performing clerical duties. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in healthcare settings. Join a team that values empowerment and curiosity in patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Must work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient safety and implementation of treatment plans.
• Serve as a patient observer to maximize safety.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of collegiate coursework

Job description

Mental Health Technician Adolescent Psych Night

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Under the direction of an RN, the Mental Health Tech is responsible for patient safety, welfare, and the implementation of therapeutic milieu and treatment plans. Serve as a patient observer on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require any degree of observation in order to maximize patient safety. Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate the efficiency of the nursing unit.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years of collegiate coursework including general psychology, interpersonal communication, abnormal psychology, and/or human growth and development preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
• Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire

Experience

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred