Mental Health Technician IHA - Resource Team Behavioral Services

Veterans in Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock is seeking a Mental Health Technician IHA to join the Resource Team Behavioral Services. This PRN role supports patients and families with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene, collaborating closely with the care team on a 0630-0630 schedule.

The MHT will bring compassion and excellent human interaction, with strong verbal and written communication, good organization, and a willingness to learn new healthcare skills.

Qualifications

• 12 college-level credits including English Composition with a C or higher and a GPA ≥ 2.0.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Service industry experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene.
• Work as part of the patient care team to ensure care is complete.
• Demonstrate compassion and excellent human interaction with patients.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team and families.

Skills

Verbal comms

Written comms

Organizational skills

Caregiver skills

Education

12 College credits incl English Comp

Job description

Mental Health Technician IHA - Resource Team Behavioral Services

BHMC-Little Rock

Behavioral Services

Daily Base PRN

Job Details

• Department: Resource Team Behavioral Services
• Shift: PRN
• Working Hours: 0630-0630

Summary

The primary function of the MHT is to assist the patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and to help ensure care is complete. The MHT works as an essential part of the patient care team. As the member who spends most of their time in the presence of the patient, compassion, caring, and excellent human interaction skills are necessary along with excellent communication skills both to and from the patient and family, and to and from the rest of the healthcare team.

Other Information

• 12 college level credit hours that include a passing grade in English Composition with a C or higher and an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. (transcripts will be verified upon application)
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Service industry experience preferred but not required
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Good organization skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and do so consistently
• Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively and do so consistently
• Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to be proactive in anticipating the customer’s needs
• Will provide education that includes: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare.
• 3 months experience.
• Will be added to 4th shift.
• This job will be authorized 0.00 hours bi-weekly.

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