Mental Health Technician - BHU - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur de la santé recherche des professionnels pour maintenir un environnement sûr et structuré en observant et enregistrant les informations des patients. Ce rôle nécessite une interaction avec l’équipe de soins et implique des responsabilités critiques pour le bien-être des patients, soutenue par des qualifications spécifiques liées à la santé.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de Bachelor ou expérience pertinente.
• Certification en intervention de crise non-violente requise.
• CPR – American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Colabore avec l'équipe pluridisciplinaire pour évaluer l'état des patients.
• Obtient les signes vitaux et gère les situations de crise.
• Signale tout changement de l'état physique, mental, ou émotionnel.

Skills

Collaboration

Intervention en cas de crise

Observation des patients

Education

Bachelor’s degree

1-2 years of relevant experience

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Maintains safety and structure by observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reports information to appropriate staff. Works under nursing supervision.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to assess changes in patient status and gathers pertinent patient care data through rounding and patient interaction in inpatient or outpatient settings. (60%)
2. Organizes patient care tasks based on priority and importance. (20%)
3. Obtains vital signs, height, and weight measurements; provides crisis intervention to maintain safety; responds to facility Code events. (10%)
4. Reports changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years of relevant experience/education as determined by the company in lieu of a degree.
• Non-violent crisis intervention certification required within six months of hire.
• CPR certification – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance.

Preferred

• 1-3 years of mental health or clinical experience.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities but may not include all tasks required. Employees must adhere to ethical, legal, and behavioral standards as per company policies, including HIPAA compliance and data security guidelines. All employees are responsible for protecting confidential information and complying with applicable laws and company policies.

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