Mental Health Technician, SVH, Full Time

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician to support patient care in a structured environment. The role involves monitoring patient progress, responding to needs, and assisting with treatment plans while maintaining safety. Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with required certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years relevant experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Observing and recording patient information for treatment plans.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for patient assessments.
• Obtaining vital signs and responding to crisis situations.

Skills

Collaboration

Crisis Intervention

Patient Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Non-violent crisis intervention training

CPR – American Heart Association certification

Job description

Mental Health Technician, SVH, Full Time

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Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Maintains safety and structure by observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reports information to appropriate staff. Works under nursing supervision.

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 through rounding and patient interaction using all available resources in the inpatient or outpatient setting. (60%)
• Organizes patient care tasks according to priority and importance of tasks to be completed. (20%)
• Obtains vital signs and height and weight measurements. Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety. Responds to facility Code events. (10%)
• Reports any changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the master treatment plan. (10%)
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree or one to two years of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Non-violent crisis intervention required within six months of hire
• 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

• 1 - 3 year of mental health or clinical experience
  
  

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.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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