Mental Health Technician - Villa Rica, United States - Tanner Medical Center
Description
Job Description$1,000 Sign On BonusTo assist with day to day management of the patient(s) on an inpatient psychiatric unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and ultimately a Nurse Manager.
The mental health tech will be an integral part of the patient's treatment and assist with group activities which may include co-facilitation of group activities under the direction of the therapist nursing staff.
The mental health tech will assist with the collection of vital signs, patient information, and accuchecks. He/she is responsible for the 15-minute safety checks and assists in the de-escalation of patients on the unit.EducationHigh School Diploma or GEDLicenses Certifications*Healthcare Provider (CPR)*Safe Crisis Intervention for Patient and ProfessionalsQualifications*Ability to deal with staff and the public maturely.*Ability to handle crises calmly and maturely.*Ability to handle significant amounts of confidential patient information.*Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment.*Or education to be within the behavioral health field.*Willingness to follow the leadership of senior staff.