MHT

Hickory-Recovery-Network; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

PTO

Vision insurance

Holiday pay

Job summary

Hickory Behavioral in Cambridge, OH is seeking a Full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support the treatment team and ensure the person-centered plan is implemented.

Under the Chief Nursing Officer, you will monitor, observe, and report on client activity, help maintain structure, supervise groups, and assist with intake and discharge tasks. CPR within 30 days, evenings, and weekend rotations are required. Benefits include 401k, health and vision insurance, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior psychiatric and/or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, including telephone and in-person.
• Professional boundaries with patients.
• Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, and provide patient-driven service.
• CPR certification required within first 30 days.
• Schedule flexibility, including holidays and weekends.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Encourages patients attend groups and participate in treatment programs.
• Monitors and assists clients when they're not in treatment programs.
• Performs patient intake including screens and body searches.
• Monitors compliance with hospital rules.
• Assists patients with telephone use per policy.
• Accompanies patients during smoke and outside breaks at all times.
• Audits shift notes for completion and accuracy.
• Documents shift notes, safety rounds, and patient belongings inventory in the EMR.
• Performs duties for discharge including gathering all patients belongings.
• Monitors 1:1, Q5s, Q15s, and line-of-sight orders.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and OSHA procedures.
• Follows PI activities and reports patient concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Professional boundaries

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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MHT

Full Time Cambridge, OH, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2486

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Mental Health Technician - Hickory Behavioral at Cambridge

Department: Behavioral

Direct Report To: Chief Nursing Officer

Job Details: Full time

Shifts Available: Monday thru Friday 8:00pm - 5:30pm

About the Role:

• The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is an integral member of the treatment team, functioning as the primary conduit between patient and staff, working to ensure the implementation and integration of the person-centered treatment plan.
• Under the immediate supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, the MHT is responsible for monitoring, observing, and reporting client activities while providing structure and support of the clinical person-centered treatment plan.

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer:

• 401k
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Holiday pay

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous psychiatric and/or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• An ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and utilize effective communication skills, including both telephone and
• in-person.
• Positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with patients
• Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, provide patient-driven customer service, and
• exercise time management skills.
• Completion of CPR and HWC within first 30 days of employment.
• Schedule flexibility, holiday, and weekend rotation are REQUIRED.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Encourages patients attend groups and participate in treatment programs
• Monitors and assists clients when they're not in treatment programs
• Performs patient intake including screens and body searches
• Monitors compliance with hospital rules
• Assist patients with telephone use per policy
• Accompanies patients during smoke and outside breaks at all times
• Audits MHT Shift notes for completion and accuracy
• Documents shift notes, safety rounds, and patient belongings inventory in the EMR
• Performs duties for discharge including gathering all patients belongings
• Monitor patient during 1:1, Q5s, Q15s, and 'line of sight' orders
• Accurately complete discharge checklist and forms as directed
• Maintains HIPAA compliance
• Ensures OSHA and employee illness or injury procedures are followed
• Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards and regulatory laws
• Follows workplace injury procedures
• Looks for performance opportunities and ensures PI activities are ongoing
• Reports patient concerns to proper leadership and ensures appropriate follow up
• Activates the Emergency Management Plan when conditions require
• Reports unsafe conditions to Leadership
• Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
• Perform patient room searches and surveillance rounds in timely manner