Mental Health Technician - BHU - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

High Market Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services company seeks a dedicated individual to assist in patient care by collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with certifications in crisis intervention and CPR preferred. This role entails monitoring patient conditions and maintaining safety protocols, ensuring a supportive environment for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience or education as determined by the company in lieu of a degree.
• Non-violent crisis intervention certification required within six months of hire.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team for patient status assessment and data collection.
• Organizes patient care tasks based on priority.
• Obtains vital signs and provides crisis intervention.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 provide ongoing assessment of patient status changes and gathers relevant care data through rounding and patient interactions 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, or 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 and may not include all specific tasks or qualifications required.

Compliance: Employees must adhere to ethical and legal standards, including HIPAA, data security policies, and the company’s Code of Business Conduct.

All employees must protect confidential information and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Highmark Health and affiliates prohibit discrimination based on protected statuses and aim for accessibility. For assistance or accommodations, contact HR Services at [e-mail].