St. Joseph Healthcare · 3 months ago
Mental Health Tech SBHU
Nashua
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.62/hr - $27.92/hr
1+ years expSt. Joseph Healthcare is a Catholic health ministry dedicated to providing healing and care for the whole person. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is responsible for performing selected patient care activities, observing and recording patient information, and assisting in therapeutic treatment plans under supervision.
Health CareHome Health CareHospitalMedicalOutpatient CarePersonal Health
Responsibilities
Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry
Restore and promote patient’s health by assisting in their individual therapeutic treatment plan
Conducts activities in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required
Escort and monitor patients during admissions, transfers and discharges; and provide line-of-sight or one-to-one support to patients as ordered by the physician
Check and document luggage and personal belongings upon admission; maintain patient property list
Regularly observe and record patients’ behaviors, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight
Monitor and document patient’s food and fluid intake; feeding patients as required
Complete and document 15 minute (or less) visual checks on patients per unit/hospital policy
Insure patient dignity and respect patient values
Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality; and protects operations by keeping patient and program information confidential
Operate within ethical standards
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members
Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards
Coordinate and supervise therapeutic activities for individual patients and for groups in accordance with patient care treatment plans
Help maintain unit cleanliness and neatness for patient comfort
Assist in orientation for patients and families
Per RN direction, and using approved methods, assist in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints; observe suicide/seclusion precautions
Monitor visitors and supervise visitation
Intervene with patients who disregard, violate, or ignore unit safety rules. Report any signs of increasing aggression, suicidal behavior, and danger of elopement, violation of smoking rules, or violation of any other unit/facility safety rules
Assist in emergency care if necessary
Maintain continuity among peers by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Protect patients and employees by adhering to safety standards; infection-control policies and protocols; storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations
Use hygienic practices and teach patient hygienic practices
Attends and contributes to therapeutic groups, community meetings and activities
Attends appropriate facility in-service training programs
Completes all required educational sessions, including staff meetings and competencies per unit/hospital policy
Ensure operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Assist with tele psych equipment as required
Provide feedback to supervisor on ongoing basis in regard to concerns, improvements, changes, etc
Other duties as consistent with this role
Qualification
Required
Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, and violence of others appropriately
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Ability to manage stress appropriately
Proficient in applicable software applications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
Comfortable working in confined or crowded areas
Comfortable working alone or in a team environment
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence moderate in complexity
Ability to communicate the needs of the patients
High School diploma or GED preferred
Crisis prevention certification as required
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required
Minimum one year experience with appropriate education preferred
Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching
Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Must be able to physically perform the requirements of the crisis prevention model utilized to provide safe physical holding of patients and transport techniques
Preferred
High School diploma or GED preferred
Minimum one year experience with appropriate education preferred
Company
St. Joseph Healthcare
St. Joseph Healthcare is a general, surgical medical center.
1001-5000 employees
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