Mental Health Technician, SVH, Full Time

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a professional to ensure patient safety and care within inpatient or outpatient settings. Key responsibilities include collaboration with diverse medical teams and the management of critical patient care tasks. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications, bringing expertise in crisis intervention and direct patient engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• CPR certification – American Heart Association required.
• Non-violent crisis intervention certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to assess changes in patient status.
• Obtains vital signs and responds to facility Code events.
• Reports changes in conditions to nursing staff and suggests treatment modifications.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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 assess changes in patient status and gathers pertinent patient care data through rounding and patient interaction in inpatient or outpatient settings. (60%)
• Organizes patient care tasks based on priority and importance. (20%)
• Obtains vital signs, height, and weight measurements; provides crisis intervention to maintain safety; responds to facility Code events. (10%)
• Reports changes in physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years of relevant experience or education as determined by the company.
• Non-violent crisis intervention certification required within six months of hire.
• CPR certification – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance.

Preferred

• 1-3 years of mental health or clinical experience.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the role and may not include all tasks, responsibilities, or qualifications. It is subject to change as needed.

Compliance: This role adheres to ethical and legal standards, including HIPAA, company policies, and applicable laws. Employees must protect confidential information and comply with all security and privacy policies.

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