Trauma-Informed Mental Health Technician & Care Coordinator

Atrium Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to work under RN supervision as a milieu coordinator. The role involves caring for patients during program hours, monitoring designated areas, and guiding daily patient care activities while upholding professional boundaries.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe, and quiet environment and applying trauma-informed practices to crisis situations with discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years related experience preferred.
• Mental Health experience with trauma-informed care and crisis handling.
• CPR certified.
• CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified.
• CNA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, acts as milieu coordinator.
• Cares for patients during program hours and monitors areas.
• Oversees daily coordination of patient care while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and quiet environment.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis de-escalation

Patient confidentiality

Professional boundaries

Team coordination

Education

High school Diploma or GED

CNA license preferred

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to work under RN supervision as a milieu coordinator. The role involves caring for patients during program hours, monitoring designated areas, and guiding daily patient care activities while upholding professional boundaries.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe, and quiet environment and applying trauma-informed practices to crisis situations with discretion and confidentiality.