The Mental Health Technician provides group and individual behavioral interventions to patients in a clinical setting. They are responsible for collecting patient data, documenting care in medical records, and assisting therapists with unit management.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant behavioral health field or have at least 5 years of experience working with children. Additionally, the role requires obtaining TACT and CPR certifications within 90 days of hire.
bachelor degreeCommunicationAdaptabilityProfessionalismConflict resolutionBehavioral interventionsTime managementMedical record documentationSafety proceduresPatient safetyGroup managementClinical observationPatient data collection
Job description
Overview The Mental Health Tech, under the supervision of the Team leader/Manager, and the Nurse Practitioner Unit Supervisor, provides group and individual behavioral interventions to patients a Behavioral Health setting. This role includes the following duties and actively supports the mission statement of Mercy Behavioral Health. May include day and evening hours.
Schedule
Variable/Flexible
Shift:
Day
Shift
Location: Mercyhealth Child and
Adolescent
Day
Treatment
Center -
Janesville,
Wisconsin
Pay
Range: $18.28/hr - $24.74/hr Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collects patient data and documents in the medical record.
Assists therapist with group management and behavioral interventions.
Provides patient treatments as ordered.
Documents care provided in the medical record.
Observes patients and reports behaviors or treatment concerns to the therapist, Nurse Practitioner or Team Lead/Manager.
Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
Participates in department and unit performance improvement activities.
Assists with cleaning and organizing the programming rooms. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in relevant Behavioral health field.
Or: minimum of 5 years of experience working with children.
Certification and Licensure TACT within 90 days CPR within 90 days Skills and Abilities Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Undertakes self-development activities; Supports the Culture of Excellence; Asks for and offers help when needed; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement
Time off
On-demand pay
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety such as lifts and gait belts.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment.
Special Physical Demands The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
PAY RANGE: $18.28 - $30.07 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
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