Location
Sherman, Texas
The Mental Health Technician acts as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling for patients ranging from adolescence through geriatrics, always under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include ensuring unit safety through visual observation, collecting and recording vital signs, timely documentation, employing crisis techniques, assisting with personal hygiene, facilitating groups, and promoting clinical programming adherence.
A High School Degree or equivalent is required, though no prior experience is mandatory; however, one year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques is preferred. Candidates must complete BLS certification during orientation and Handle with Care/Verbal De-Escalation training within 60 days of hire.
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 from adolescence through geriatrics. All MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and are to report any changes in a patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse. MHT is responsible for the safety of an assigned unit by conducting visual observations of patients, collect and record vital signs/symptoms properly, reporting abnormalities, appropriate and timely documentation of findings, and employ appropriate crisis techniques as needed. The MHT may assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living with Registered Nurse oversight. The MHT is to establish and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients including modeling and teaching appropriate social skills. The MHT is to facilitate daily groups as assigned. The MHT promotes clinical programming adherence. The MHT responds to emergency codes as requested or assigned.
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