Mental Health Technician I -Staffing Resources

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Mental Health Tech I to provide direct patient care under supervision and support patients with behavioral needs. The role includes crisis intervention and continuous observation using monitoring systems.

The position requires Nurse Aide I licensure and a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred Mental Health experience. Employment is on-site at WakeMed facilities in Raleigh.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Engage in crisis intervention and therapeutic interactions.
• Monitor and manage patient behavior and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse.
• Perform crisis intervention and therapeutic interactions.
• Provide continuous observation via visual monitoring systems.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic interactions

Behavior management

Observation

Direct patient care

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.

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