Mental Health Technician, Per Diem, Evening Shift

Adventist Health; Kailua (HI); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Adventist Health Castle in Kailua, HI is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect care under the direction of the registered nurse (RN). You will meet patient care needs using the nursing process and assist with activities of daily living and patient safety checks.

Requirements include High School/GED, CNA preferred, BLS and TEAM or TEAM-A required; two years' experience in behavioral health preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High School Education/GED or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Two years' experience in a behavioral healthcare setting is preferred.
• Licenses/certifications may be required or preferred as listed.

Aufgaben

• Implements psychosocial interventions and assists with basic activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Conducts therapeutic interventions and facilitates groups.
• Performs data collection and participates in care planning.
• Documents patient care information and supports family.
• Assists nursing staff with clerical duties and admissions paperwork.

Ausbildung

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.

Job Summary

Provides direct and indirect care, under the direction of the registered nurse (RN), for a patient or an assigned group of patients. Meets patient care needs through the use of the nursing process. Cares for patients of different age groups by using age related interventions as assigned by the RN.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience in a behavioral healthcare setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification: Preferred
• Management of Assaultive Behavior certification: Preferred

Department Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A: Required

Essential Functions

• Implements psychosocial interventions, helps with basic activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, ambulating, transferring, elimination needs and therapeutic program participation. Assists in maintaining program function including meal supervision and patient safety checks. Assists in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients. Utilizes seclusion and restraint interventions, as needed.
• Conducts therapeutic interventions with patients exhibiting significant disturbances in emotional, cognitive and physical behaviors. Facilitates or co-facilitates therapeutic group process. Facilitates a variety of therapeutic groups including verbal process, patient education and those encouraging nonverbal means of expression and communication. Interprets patient’s behavior or physical symptoms so that abnormal behaviors are recognized and reported to the RN so that interventions may be implemented.
• Performs data collection and physical examinations for patients and participates with the RN in the planning of care and implementation of interventions. Participates with other team members in developing plans for meeting the daily care needs of patients, as determined by the care plan. Conducts required patient monitoring according to policy. Documents individual patient care information.
• Supports patient and family through empathetic interaction/education within scope of practice. Identifies and reinforces patient/family teaching plans. Fosters patient participation in the program environment and offers support to patients in coping with an immediate situation.
• Assists nursing staff in clerical duties. Prepares new charts on admission, fills out routine forms and answers telephones.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 74124
• Job Category : Technician
• Posting Date : 2026-10-15T23:12:55+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Job Shift : Evening Shift
• Locations : Kailua, HI, United States
• Assignment Category : Per Diem
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $21.38 to $27.90. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Psychiatric Acute 1
• Shift Length : 8 Hours