Technician-Behavioral Health Services PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking support staff for mental health services in Carthage, Mississippi. This role involves assisting with patient care activities, including transportation, meal provisions, and supervision.

The candidate must have a high school diploma, experience in mental health, and Basic Life Support certification. A clean Class R driving license is required. The position ensures a supportive environment for patients with specific needs.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience assisting in the care of mental health patients.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Current Class R driving license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transports clients safely to and from home/IOP facility.
• Completes documentation promptly.
• Maintains IOP area clean for patient care.

Skills

Ability to respond and interact appropriately to the unique needs of the geriatric population

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Provide support and assistance to mental health service staff for patient care activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the transporting of patients to and from facility, meal provisions, supervision of patients during staff break periods, Assist patient group activities as requested. Provides support to patients for assistance with personal hygiene and daily living skills. Responsible for reporting/communicating to clinical staff any problematic or clinical issues observed while on duty. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Transports clients safely to and form home/IOP facility via van and in facility.
• Completes documentation promptly.
• Participates in keeping IOP area clean and maintained to enhance patient care.
• Performs other duties ass assigned.

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 years of experience assisting in the care of mental health patients.

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Ability to respond and interact appropriately to the unique needs of the geriatric population.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Current Class R driving license with clean driving record.