Mental Health Technician I -Staffing Resources

Wakemed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking a Mental Health Tech I to provide direct patient care and manage patients with medical and behavioral issues under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse. Responsibilities include non-professional care, crisis intervention, and behavior management.

The role also involves continuous observation via interactive visual monitoring systems. Required Nurse Aide I licensure and a High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience is not explicitly stated beyond Nurse Aide experience in the Education/Experience sections.
• 1 Year Clinical - Nurse Aide Required
• 1 Year Clinical - Mental Health Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse.
• Perform non-professional patient care services and crisis intervention as needed.
• Conduct continuous observation and surveillance of patients using monitoring systems.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Observation skills

Therapeutic interactions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Mental Health Tech I provides direct patient care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse by performing non-professional patient care services, crisis intervention, therapeutic interactions and behavior management. The Mental Health Tech I also provides non-direct patient care by providing continuous observation and surveillance of patients through an interactive visual monitoring system or a closed-circuit TV monitoring system.

Overview

The Mental Health Tech I provides direct patient care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse by performing non-professional patient care services, crisis intervention, therapeutic interactions and behavior management. The Mental Health Tech I also provides non-direct patient care by providing continuous observation and surveillance of patients through an interactive visual monitoring system or a closed-circuit TV monitoring system.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

• Nurse Aide I Required

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

• 1 Year Clinical - Nurse Aide Required
• 1 Year Clinical - Mental Health Preferred