Weekend Mental Health Tech: Care, De-Escalation & Coaching

University Medical Center, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University Medical Center, Inc. is hiring a Mental Health Technician II for the Peace - Louisville location.

You will provide delegated nursing care to patients, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and support behavior management in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures. Core duties include leading psycho-educational groups, assisting with admissions and discharges, and collaborating with nursing staff to prioritize patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; 2 years social service experience or 1 year direct patient care
• 60+ college credit hours in a social services field with 1 year direct patient care experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a social services field with direct patient care experience preferred but not required

Responsabilités

• Observe and monitor patient status per standards and procedures.
• Document vital signs, intake/output, weight, and milieu notes.
• Provide de-escalation, coping skills teaching, and behavior management.
• Lead psycho-educational groups and assist with admission/discharge procedures.

Connaissances

Vital signs monitoring

Psychoeducation

Patient care support

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare-related experience (2 years) or 60 college credits

Description du poste

The University Medical Center, Inc. is hiring a Mental Health Technician II for the Peace - Louisville location.

You will provide delegated nursing care to patients, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and support behavior management in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures. Core duties include leading psycho-educational groups, assisting with admissions and discharges, and collaborating with nursing staff to prioritize patient