Mental Health Technician - SVH - Full Time

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network in Erie County is seeking a Mental Health Technician to maintain safety and support patient care. Responsibilities include observing patients, collaborating with staff, organizing care tasks, and reporting conditions. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree or relevant experience and must obtain various clearances as per company policy. This full-time role requires flexibility for rotational shifts, including evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or one to two years of relevant experience.
• Non-violent crisis intervention certification within six months.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patient information pertinent to the treatment plan.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to assess changes in patient status.
• Organize patient care tasks by priority and importance.
• Obtain vital signs and provide crisis intervention.
• Report changes in conditions to nursing staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

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 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 years of mental health or clinical experience.

Working Schedule 40 hours per week rotational shift. Flexible to work evening, overnight, and weekend coverage.

Disclaimer The job description indicates general nature and essential duties. It may not be comprehensive.

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

Employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. All employees must comply with HIPAA and data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care