Mental Health Technician: Calm Crisis Care & Milieu Support

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthPartners-Regions Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join a collaborative care team in the mental health unit. You will assist with crisis management, milieu management, and therapeutic programming, while supporting patients and families in a high-quality care environment.

The role includes ADLs, vital signs collection, documenting care in EHR, and responding to call lights. Requires CPR/BLS certification and related health care experience; evening shifts, part-time status

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary education program in behavioral sciences.
• One year of post-secondary education in behavioral sciences or health care field.
• At least 1 year of supervised experience delivering services to persons with mental illness.
• 1 year of related health care experience as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to patients experiencing mental illness and their families.
• Assist with crisis management, milieu management and therapeutic programming.
• Document and chart care provided in the electronic health record.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Crisis management

Group dynamics facilitation

Vital signs collection

Education

Post-secondary education in behavioral sciences

One year post-secondary in behavioral/health care

One year supervised experience with mental illness

One year related health care experience

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

HealthPartners-Regions Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join a collaborative care team in the mental health unit. You will assist with crisis management, milieu management, and therapeutic programming, while supporting patients and families in a high-quality care environment.

The role includes ADLs, vital signs collection, documenting care in EHR, and responding to call lights. Requires CPR/BLS certification and related health care experience; evening shifts, part-time status