This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age depending on which unit worked.
Job Responsibility:
Assists patients with activities of daily living
interacts with patients, attends to patient needs and helps in crisis intervention, as needed
Transports patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate
Facilitates on-the-job training for new and existing MHT team members
Assist in providing therapeutic patient care, in group or one-to-one settings
Responds to emergency and/or crisis situations and supports visitor safety
Monitors safety of patients and environment, including infection control standards
Actively observes/monitors and records patient behavior and activities including but not limited to meals and monitoring food intake
Ensure safety and accurate location of patients at all times, including responsibility for milieu management
Reports any changes in patient condition or safety to the treatment team
Orients and educate patients upon admission and document as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years or older
A current Driver's license, in good standing, is preferred
Float coverage support to inpatient and residential (adult) levels of care
American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire
Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within 90 days of hire
Must pass pre-employment background and drug screen
What we offer:
$1,000.00 retention bonus available
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family