Mental Health Technician-VBH Part time/ 7a-7p

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Centra Health is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician in Lynchburg, VA, to provide therapeutic services to psychiatric patients. The role involves direct patient interaction, crisis intervention, and documentation, working closely with a team to ensure a safe and supportive environment. Suitable candidates must have a high school diploma and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification required.
• No prior work experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to psychiatric patients ensuring safety and comfort.
• Coordinate treatment activities and assist in group therapy sessions.
• Document vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.

Skills

Therapeutic Services

Crisis Intervention

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Associates Degree

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Job Description

Provides therapeutic services to psychiatric patients under Trauma Informed Care principles as directed by a Registered Nurse and according to the plan established by the treatment team. Participates in department and team treatment programs via educational group and 1:1 interactions. This position serves psychiatric patients across the life span.

Job Description

Provides therapeutic services to psychiatric patients under Trauma Informed Care principles as directed by a Registered Nurse and according to the plan established by the treatment team. Participates in department and team treatment programs via educational group and 1:1 interactions. This position serves psychiatric patients across the life span.

Responsibilities

Provide care to individuals receiving services in a manner that ensures safety, client's rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity and a therapeutic environment.

Coordinate and/or implement skilled level activities involving the care, treatment, and training of individuals receiving services.

Carry out functions that contribute to the effectiveness and safety of the unit including crisis intervention, taking vital signs, observation of individuals receiving services.

Work with clients and families and other team members to ensure the crisis stabilization unit provides individuals receiving services with a safe and supportive environment consistent with recovery concepts and person-centered planning.

Ensure that the individuals receiving services maintain appropriate personal hygiene, perform activities of daily living and receive the proper nutrition.

Assist with self-help skills as necessary and keep nursing informed of the condition of individuals receiving services.

Prepare written reports (vital signs, census reports, incident reports for example) as necessary.

Utilize the treatment plan as developed by the nursing staff and/treatment team.

Supervise individuals receiving services in the activities of daily living, encouraging individuals receiving services to display independence and responsibility for self.

Enforce limits on individuals' behavior using established policies, procedures and rules.

Observe individuals receiving services for changes in physical and mental conditions, reporting those to professional staff.

Monitor and document food intake during mealtime and snack time.

Assist in group therapy sessions as assigned for individuals receiving services.

Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.

May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time.

Qualifications

Education Minimum:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Education Preferred

Associates Degree

Work Experience Minimum

None

Work Experience Preferred

None

Licenses & Certifications Minimum

Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.

Licenses & Certification Preferred

None

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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