Mental Health Technician Psychiatry

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health seeks a Mental Health Technician for their Norton Ridge Hospital Medical Center. This role involves direct patient care, monitoring, and support under a Registered Nurse's guidance. Candidates must have psychiatric care experience and current CPR certification. Join a team dedicated to compassionate, quality care as part of a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience working with psychiatric patients.
• Current AHA BLS card required.
• CNA or EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.
• Monitor patients on Q15-minute observations, including crisis situations.
• Maintain medical records and assist in unit cleaning.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Crisis Management

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

**Responsibilities**

Join our team as a Mental Health Technician and contribute to the well-being of our patients. In this role, you will be an integral part of the healthcare team, providing direct patient care and supportive services under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This position requires access to keys for the locked unit and patient belongings safe, ensuring the safety and security of our patients and their belongings.

+ Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.

+ Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.)

+ Accurately monitor and record patient VS and intake and output and daily activities, including patio breaks.

+ Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed

+ Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crisis situations and assist RNs with restraining patients

+ Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies items

+ Assist with cleaning functions to maintain unit

+ Keep medical record updated, including legal requirements

+ Documents according to policy and procedure, standards and guidelines

**Qualifications**

+ High School Graduate or equivalent required

+ Minimum of one (1) year mental health worker experience working with psychiatric patients either in an inpatient or residential setting required.

+ Current AHA BLS card.

+ Must maintain current Fire Safety cards.

+ CNA or EMT Preferred

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement

**Overview**

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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**Pay Range**

$23.00 - $28.09 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.