3pm-11pm - Mental Health Technician - Chicago, United States - Kindred Hospital Chicago North BU

Description

Description

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

• As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same
  critical care patients receive in a traditional
  hospital or
  intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our
  clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for
  chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

Summary:

The Mental Health Tech functions as a member of the Nursing Team in providing a basic level of general and psychiatric care for the patients on the Mental Health Units, including individual therapy, leading group therapy (process groups), fully assisting patients with ADL's, secondary care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• Assesses patients using physical and psychosocial assessment skills.
• Participates in the development of a nursing problem list upon completion of initial assessment upon admission.
• Implements aspects of nursing care plan and evaluates its outcome for each patient to whom assigned. Writes Progress Notes each shift.
• Develops, coordinates and implements multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Assures patient safety by closely monitoring patients on precautions and assisting with those required restraints.
• Charts accurately supporting patient's diagnosis.
• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age related physical and mental care appropriate to the age of patient.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Psychology or Social Work or 2 years experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit.


Licenses/Certification:
None


Experience:
None required

Shifts are 7AM-3PM and 3PM-11PM

Average Pay Range:
$18-$24/hour