Mental Health Technician II/Unit Clerk

Halifax Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach is seeking a Unit Clerk/Mental Health Technician II to provide direct and indirect care to child and adolescent patients under supervision. The role also includes clerical tasks within the department and participation in milieu activities to support safety and therapeutic treatment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS, and strong empathy with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification or equivalent is required.
• Experience with direct patient care and crisis de-escalation is expected.
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to child and adolescent patients under RN supervision.
• Perform clerical/administrative duties within the unit as needed.
• Conduct observation checks and maintain safety and therapeutic milieu.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and participate in multidisciplinary activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

## Mental Health Technician II/Unit ClerkApply: US-FL-Daytona Beach: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR105983Day (United States of America)Mental Health Technician II/Unit ClerkThe Unit Clerk/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. This individual will also be responsible for performing some clerical/administrative duties within the department.- 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