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NewVista Behavioral Health · 3 months ago

PRN Mental Health Technician, MHT

Solero Behavioral Transitions - Columbus

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

NewVista Behavioral Health is seeking experienced PRN Mental Health Techs to work in a therapeutic setting providing care and treatment to patients with a history of behavioral health treatment. The MHT will provide direct patient care, monitor patient interactions and safety, and perform medical procedures under the direction of a RN/LPN.

Health CareHospitalNursing and Residential CareRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Identifies comfort needs and physical care of patients. Provides activities of daily living (ADL’s) to patients as needed and required

Reports all medical and/or behavioral health changes to the RN

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the RN

Performs routine procedures as designated (ie: vital signs, accuchecks, etc)

Assists in the admission process by orienting patients/families to the milieu

Secures patient belongings, valuables, and documents in accordance with policies

Demonstrates skills in a crisis situation. Maintains crisis prevention intervention (CPI) training and certification

Maintains CPR certification

Maintains and broadens clinical skills regularly. Attends educational in-services and staff meetings

Performs ongoing observation of patient and carries out specific interventions to ensure patient safety which includes frequent rounding, primary searches, and visitor assistance

Complies with the established policies and procedures requiring a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment

Collects data through observation of the milieu on an ongoing basis. Accurately monitors and documents patient precautions and activity throughout the milieu

Plans, organizes, and documents group activities. Performs patient group activities in a timely manner

Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and other staff members in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner

Communicates in a non-judgmental manner and uses effective listening skills

Utilizes appropriate channels of communication to resolve and relay pertinent information

Promotes a positive attitude and working relationship within the unit/department and with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and visitors

Holds self and others accountable for assigned responsibilities. Demonstrates teamwork skills

Accepts constructive criticism and adapts accordingly

Demonstrates a reliable and dependable work ethic. Maintains a good attendance record

Assists with clerical duties as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Crisis intervention skillsBehavioral health experienceTherapeutic communicationGroup facilitation skillsCPR certificationHandle with Care trainingPsychiatric diagnosis knowledge

Required

High school diploma or GED

Previous experience working with behavioral health patients is strongly preferred

Demonstration of group facilitation skills, knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatments

Crisis intervention skills

Maintains CPR certification

Demonstrates skills in a crisis situation

Utilizes appropriate channels of communication to resolve and relay pertinent information

Communicates in a non-judgmental manner and uses effective listening skills

Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and other staff members in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner

Plans, organizes, and documents group activities