Mental Health Technician Senior - BHU - Part Time - Forbes Hospital

High Market Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in providing exceptional patient care. This role involves maintaining a safe environment, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and delivering direct patient care while documenting vital information. You'll have the opportunity to lead therapeutic activities that foster social skills and enhance interpersonal relationships among patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to ethical standards and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience required.
• CPR and various criminal background clearances needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the team for ongoing patient assessments.
• Provides direct patient care and documents changes in condition.
• Leads therapeutic activities to enhance patient relationships.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

3 Years Relevant Experience

Tools

CPR Certification

Act 34 Clearance

Act 33 Clearance

Act 73 Clearance

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Maintains safety and structure of the milieu, observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reports information to appropriate staff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to provide for an on-going assessment of changes in patient status and gathers pertinent patient care data using all available resources; provides crisis intervention to maintain safety (40%)
• Provides direct patient care and activities, such as activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, assistance with exams, treatments and procedures and patient focused testing; group facilitation, reports any changes in physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff and documents same; suggests modifications to the master treatment plan (40%)
• Leads or co-leads in social, recreational, and therapeutic activities that enhance patient's social relationships and interpersonal skills (15%)
• Participates in unit activities such as supplies stocking, patient transport, and equipment / appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• None

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.