Mental Health Technician Psychiatry Dept

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

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care in the Psychiatry Department. This role is essential for patient support, monitoring, and record keeping, requiring a high school diploma and prior experience with psychiatric patients. Opportunities for professional growth and development are available within a reputable healthcare system.

Qualifications

• One year of mental health worker experience required.
• AHA BLS card must be current.
• CNA or EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.
• Monitor patients on Q15 min observations.
• Document according to policy and procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Communication

Monitoring Patient Behavior

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

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*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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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