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PRN Mental Health Tech. - Outpatient

San Antonio, TX, USA

94 Days ago

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 Skills Required

Direct Patient CareHealthcareLicensureMental HealthRehabilitationTraining

Job Overview


Job Function: Hospital / Healthcare

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: San Antonio Behavioral Health

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: http://www.sanantoniobehavioral.com/

Location

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