Job Description
Job Summary
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders; supports therapeutic setting; and ensures safety and well-being of patients. Carry out general nursing assistance necessary to treatment of adolescent, adult, or older adult patients as assigned.
Essential Duties:
- Monitors and assists patients, working under the direction of nursing and medical staff including areas of daily living and activities.
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, and daily observation notes.
- Lead and accompany patients to and from activities, examinations and treatments as assigned.
- Assists patients in becoming accustomed to daily routines and encourages them to participate in social and recreational activities to promote rehabilitation.
- Under the direction of professional staff; redirect or restrain patients using SAMA techniques in order to prevent injury to themselves or others.
- Promptly reports patient issues to the RN on duty.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by professional staff.
Requirements
Education and/or Licensure High School degree (or equivalent). Must possess or obtain a valid CPR certification and SAMA training within 30 days of hire.
Experience None required. Prior psychiatric healthcare experience helpful.
Additional Requirements None
Benefits
401K Retirement Plan
Qualification
High School or equivalent
Key skill Required
- Direct Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Licensure
- Mental Health
- Rehabilitation
- Training
