Mental Health Technician PRN Nights

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their team. In this vital role, you will support the nursing staff in delivering compassionate care to adults and seniors facing mental health challenges. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient safety, and documenting observations to ensure a therapeutic environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working within a supportive team. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to patient wellness, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Support nursing staff in patient care activities and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Implement patient care activities under licensed nursing supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and maintain safety standards.
• Document patient observations and communicate effectively with nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

De-escalation Techniques

Therapeutic Interventions

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Mental Health

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Katy, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative, and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the MHT's training and experience. The MHT will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures, and performance improvement standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures, and abide by federal, state, and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards.
2. Effectively apply supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior. Demonstrate the ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
3. Inventory patient belongings accurately and secure contraband as needed; complete unit safety checks.
4. Comply with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies; attend required in-services to stay informed.
5. Implement patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; perform vital signs, weights, ADL, intake and output documentation, nutritional monitoring, and communicate findings to the nurse. Ensure patients or residents receive appropriate diets by reviewing dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
6. Assist patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintaining belongings; aid at-risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as required.
7. Individualize all patient care activities to match the age-specific, disability, and cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
8. Communicate and document patient observations and data effectively in the patient record; document patient departures from the unit (e.g., passes, doctor’s appointments, community meetings) with 100% accuracy and within specified timelines; record significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutritional intake, and patient observations as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within timelines.
9. Communicate the outcomes of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; follow up on patient care responsibilities; report incomplete assignments, ongoing activities, and current patient needs to relevant staff to ensure continuity of care.
10. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.