Mental Health Technician Child and Adolescent Unit - Willowbrooke (Days)

Tanner Health; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is looking for a Mental Health Technician for the Child and Adolescent Unit. This full-time position involves managing patients in a psychiatric unit, assisting with daily living activities, and conducting safety checks. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and certifications in CPR and Safe Crisis Intervention, representing a crucial entry-level role in mental health services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with no experience or a High School Diploma (GED) with 2+ years experience.
• Initial CPR and SCIPP certification must be obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management of patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Support activities of daily living for patients unable to perform these tasks.
• Responsible for 15-minute safety checks and helps de-escalate patient situations.

Skills

Calmly handle crises

Interact maturely with staff and the public

Manage confidential patient information

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma (GED)

Tools

Healthcare Provider (CPR)

Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and Professionals

Job description

Mental Health Technician Child and Adolescent Unit - Willowbrooke (Days)

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To assist with the day-to-day management of patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager. The mental health technician will support activities of daily living for patients unable to perform these tasks. They will be an integral part of the patient's treatment team, assisting with group activities, which may include co-facilitation under the direction of therapy staff. Responsibilities also include collecting vital signs, patient information, and accuchecks. The technician is responsible for 15-minute safety checks and helps de-escalate patient situations on the unit.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Licenses & Certifications

• Healthcare Provider (CPR)
• Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and Professionals

Qualifications

• Ability to interact maturely with staff and the public.
• Calmly handle crises.
• Manage confidential patient information appropriately.
• Bachelor's Degree with no experience or a High School Diploma (or GED) with two or more years of experience.
• Initial CPR and SCIPP certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Willingness to follow senior staff leadership.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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