Mental Health Technician (PRN)

Ahhmgt; DeQuincy (LA); In loco; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ahhmgt is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. The role involves observing and documenting patients’ behavior, reactions, and progress, and assisting with daily living activities to promote safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include participating in group activities, supporting treatment programs, and responding to emergencies as appropriate.

Competenze

• High School diploma preferred; additional schooling in psychiatric/psychology a plus.
• One year experience with acute or chronic mentally ill clients, preferably in inpatient setting.
• Must read, write, and speak English; mental alertness and quick reaction in crises.

Mansioni

• Provide direct care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Observe, document, and communicate patients' behavior, reactions, appearance, progress and declining condition.
• Assist in maintaining patients' safety and support activities of daily living.
• Participate in groups and program activities; respond to emergencies as appropriate.

Conoscenze

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Patient care

Formazione

High School diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

The MHT provides direct care under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse. The MHT provides treatment and therapeutic services as directed, observes, evaluates, documents and communicates patients’ behavior, reactions, appearance, progress and declining condition, assists in maintaining patients’ safety within the environment, participates in groups and program activities, assists patients with activities of daily living and responses to emergencies as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma preferred and additional schooling in psychiatric/psychology related areas a plus.
• One year experience working with acute or chronic mentally ill clients, preferably in the inpatient hospital setting preferred.
• Physical strength and agility to assist with an agitated and disruptive patient; apply behavioral restraints in a quick and efficient manner; perform other routine physical functions of the job; and withstand unusual stress factors working closely with others.
• Requires mental alertness and the ability to think critically and react quickly in critical situations.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Equal Opportunity Employer

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