The Mental Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under supervision. Responsibilities include continuous patient care, supervision, and facilitating therapeutic activities.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or GED is required, with a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field preferred. Candidates must have BLS certification and demonstrate skills in empathy, crisis management, and patient observation.
Day (United States of America) Mental Health Technician I - Halifax Behavioral Services The Mental Health Technician will provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Therapist. - High School Diploma or GED equivalent required - Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related degree in a mental health field desired - BLS required - Provides continuous patient care, direct observation/supervision, interaction and positive role modeling to the child and/or adolescent patient in a manner that promotes safety and therapeutic treatment - Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in facilitating milieu activities such as community meetings, goals, groups and recreational activities as appropriate to the specified patient population - Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL) - Ability to respond to patients with empathy and with positive interpersonal skills - Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and has the ability to use appropriate and effective de-escalation skills - Ability to react calmly and therapeutically in a crisis situation - Knowledge of potential risks and safety precautions in the care of mental health patients including conducting observation checks according to policy and procedure - Reports patient status, issues, concerns and behavioral changes of the patient to the RN - Maintains patient confidentiality and is compliant with HIPAA requirements - Serves as a role model providing structure and guidance to patients in positive ways - Exhibits organizational ability, sound judgment and initiative - Interacts positively and effectively with patient, family members and other members of the multidisciplinary team - Attends staff meetings, trainings, in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements - Follows policy and procedures and all regulatory agencies requirements related to use of seclusion and/or restraint - Compliant with assigned schedule and time and attendance policy - Performs other duties as assigned or directed We're glad you're here.
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