Mental Health Technician I - Halifax Behavioral Services

Halifax Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health’s Halifax Behavioral Services seeks a Mental Health Technician I to support care for children and adolescents under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, empathy, observation, and positive role modeling within a multidisciplinary milieu.

The technician will assist with daily living activities, participate in group and recreation activities, and ensure confidentiality while following all policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under RN or Program Therapist supervision.
• Facilitate milieu activities such as community meetings, goals, groups and recreational activities.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL).
• Respond to patients with empathy and de-escalate when needed.
• Report patient status and behavioral changes to the RN.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field (desired)

Job description

Mental Health Technician I - Halifax Behavioral Services page is loaded## Mental Health Technician I - Halifax Behavioral Serviceslocations: US-FL-Daytona Beachtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR105338Variable (United States of America)Mental Health Technician I - Halifax Behavioral ServicesThe Mental Health Technician will provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Therapist.- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related degree in a mental health field desired- BLS required- Provides continuous patient care, direct observation/supervision, interaction and positive role modeling to the child and/or adolescent patient in a manner that promotes safety and therapeutic treatment- Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in facilitating milieu activities such as community meetings, goals, groups and recreational activities as appropriate to the specified patient population- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL)- Ability to respond to patients with empathy and with positive interpersonal skills- Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and has the ability to use appropriate and effective de-escalation skills- Ability to react calmly and therapeutically in a crisis situation- Knowledge of potential risks and safety precautions in the care of mental health patients including conducting observation checks according to policy and procedure- Reports patient status, issues, concerns and behavioral changes of the patient to the RN- Maintains patient confidentiality and is compliant with HIPAA requirements- Serves as a role model providing structure and guidance to patients in positive ways- Exhibits organizational ability, sound judgment and initiative- Interacts positively and effectively with patient, family members and other members of the multidisciplinary team- Attends staff meetings, trainings, in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements- Follows policy and procedures and all regulatory agencies requirements related to use of seclusion and/or restraint- Compliant with assigned schedule and time and attendance policy- Performs other duties as assigned or directed