Mental Health Technician, MHT - FT - 3PM-11PM

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is hiring a Mental Health Tech to support the nursing team in delivering compassionate psychiatric care and assisting with activities of daily living on the Mental Health Units. You will participate in individual and group therapies and help monitor patient safety under RN supervision.

The role requires excellent communication, English fluency, reliable attendance, and willingness to work on-site in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work or 2 years' experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using physical and psycho-social assessment skills.
• Develop and update nursing problem list at admission.
• Implement aspects of nursing care plan; write shift progress notes.
• Develop, coordinate and implement multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Assure patient safety by monitoring patients on precautions and assisting with restraints.
• Chart accurately supporting patient's diagnosis.
• Apply the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-related physical and mental care.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work

Job description

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North

is a 164-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located alongside the North Branch Chicago River and surround by the greenery of Horner, Welles and Revere Parks.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Tech functions as a member of the nursing team in providing a basic level of general and psychiatric care of the patients on the Mental Health Units, including individual therapy, leading group therapy (process groups), fully assisting patients with ADL's, secondary care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patients using physical and psycho-social assessment skills.
• Participates in the development of a nursing problem list upon completion of initial assessment upon admission.
• Implements aspects of nursing care plan and evaluates its outcome for each patient to whom assigned. Write progress notes each shift.
• Develops, coordinates and implements multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Assure patient safety by closely monitoring patients on precautions and assisting with those required restraints.
• Charts accurately supporting patient's diagnosis.
• Apply the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age related physical and mental care appropriate to the age of patient.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Approximate percentage of time required to travel: 0%25
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work or 2 years' experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit.

Licenses/Certifications

• None required

Experience

• No prior experience required

Pay Range: $18.00 - $26.75/Hr

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.