MHT - Hospital

BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES; Lutcher (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Behavioral Health is seeking an inpatient hospital Service Worker in Lutcher, LA. The role supports clinical teams, maintains a safe milieu, and assists with patient care and documentation. Strong emphasis on teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to policies is required.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience as a Mental Health Technician or CNA. Candidates should be able to work under supervision and handle high-stress situations effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year experience in a mental health care setting preferred (MH Technician or CNA).
• Education in a mental health related field may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Beacon Behavioral Health.
• Uphold Beacon’s 5 Commandments for Exceptional Customer Service.
• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Beacon program.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring program rules and assisting in control of patients.
• Document patient arrivals, departures, and significant observations in the assigned records.
• Assist clinicians with patient care tasks and therapists with interventions.
• Perform clerical duties for Health Information Management, Intake, Administrative tasks, and Clinic operations.
• Complete other duties and special projects as required.
• Show flexibility, cost-consciousness, and maintain high standards under stress.

Skills

High school diploma / GED

Mental health care experience

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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MHT - Hospital

Lutcher HOSPITAL REG FULL TIME Service Worker Lutcher, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3333

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or G.E.D. is required.
• One year experience in a mental health care setting preferred (preferably as a Mental Health Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant).
• Appropriate education in a mental health related field might be substituted for experience.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Beacon Behavioral Health.

Uphold and embody Beacon’s 5 Commandments for Exceptional Customer Service.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Beacon program.
• Assists in provision of maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring compliance with program rules, providing assistance with security and supportive man-power by assisting in control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior.
• Documents patient’s departure from program (i.e. transportation to and from program) and significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and observation findings on assigned patients and as required by the professional nurse.
• Recognizes the impact of group contagion by behavior and demonstrates assistance with therapeutic interventions.
• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions.
• Performs clerical duties related to support of Health Information Management, Intake, Administrative Assistant, Clinic Manager and Administrator.
• Performs other duties and special projects as required.
• Displays flexibility and willingness to help others, identifies and offers solutions to problem, vision, foresight, and customer sensitivity
• Performs job with efficiency necessary to complete assignments within established time restraints and procedural guidelines.
• Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources.
• Able to tolerate high-stress and high-volume work.
• Deals constructively with stress, uses appropriate customer etiquette in dealing with patients, families, and inquiries.
• Offers and accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately to direction.
• Works positively with both internal and external customers.
• Is punctual in all aspects of work and adheres to attendance policy.
• Good physical and mental health as evidenced by warm empathic attitude.
• Respect for the dignity and worth of others and a high sense of personal integrity.
• Ability to work under close supervision with distractions/demanding patients and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to satisfy requirements for Healthcare Provider CPR and Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI).
• Ability to speak English and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long intervals.
• Must have dexterity to participate in physical restraint of patients when necessary.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.