Part-Time Mental Health Technician – Day Shift, Crisis Intervention

Rumcsi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 71.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, NY is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician to support the psychiatric care team. The MHT will provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, organize group activities, and participate in milieu management under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Requirements include at least 2 years' experience in an acute psychiatric setting, ability to communicate clearly in English, and current BLS certification.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required.
• BS or 60 credits towards BS in a related field preferred.
• 2 years' experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred.
• Current BLS required and CPI or PMCS preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct care to individual and groups of psychiatric patients.
• Organize and implement group activities in coordination with the unit program and staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Monitor patient mental status and report changes to the primary nurse.
• Demonstrate a supportive, culturally sensitive approach and milieu management.
• Demonstrate crisis intervention skills.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Ausbildung

High school diploma

BS or 60 credits towards BS in related field

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

EKG experience

Phlebotomy experience

Jobbeschreibung

Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, NY is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician to support the psychiatric care team. The MHT will provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, organize group activities, and participate in milieu management under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Requirements include at least 2 years' experience in an acute psychiatric setting, ability to communicate clearly in English, and current BLS certification.