Trinity Health MI · 2 weeks ago
SJSEMI_Mental Health Tech_R05192
Livonia, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTrinity Health Livonia is a full-service acute care hospital providing comprehensive care. They are seeking a Mental Health Tech to deliver patient care, assist in treatment planning, and educate clients in mental health recovery.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Delivers patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Meets and interviews clients; provides didactic groups focusing on the treatment of mental illness in the Department of Behavioral Medicine
Interacts with individuals, families, and groups
Assists multidisciplinary team in facilitating discharge planning and aftercare
Writes progress notes
Participates in the master treatment plan
Helps clients establish goals and objectives
Helps educate clients in various aspects of mental health in order to facilitate recovery
Observes patient status while performing activities of daily living
Updates RN regarding observations and concerns in a timely manner
Documents accurately in data collection
Follows plan of care as outlined and directed by RN
Prioritizes patient care activities based on patient needs/schedule
Assists in admission/discharge/transfer process. i.e. check patient belongings, body checks
Will perform assigned task by RN. i.e. run group, sharps, linen, vital signs
Instructs patient and documents education, both individually and via didactic groups
Monitor unit and patients to ensure safe environment, patient status, etc. i.e. monitor day room, monitor visiting hours, monitor day room during meal time
Monitor nutritional intake and output of patients
Collect specimens as ordered
Assist patients with activities of daily living or perform for patient when unable
Provides patient care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned units
Maintains confidentiality along with the privacy of patient/family
Develops and maintains effective communication with all members of the health care team
Works under the supervision of the RN and follows verbal and written instructions accurately
Participates in unit-based Quality Improvement Programs
Maintains a professional work environment, free of social discussions, responding to the needs of the customer, whether patient/family or co-workers
Provides back up for the Unit Clerk as needed. (See job description for Unit Clerk)
Records in medical chart ongoing progress notes in B.A.R. format for each client contact
Participates in didactic presentations in a competent and professional manner
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required
BCLS and CPI Required
Preferred
Associate degree or 60 hours of education in human services field preferred. (nursing, psychology, social work)
Previous experience working as a mental health tech preferred
Certified Addictions Counselor 1 (CAC-1) and/or Social work Tech preferred
Experience in Mental Health/Substance Abuse services preferred
Experience running didactic groups with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONE
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Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
Tuition Reimbursement
Free parking in proximity to your workplace.
Company
Trinity Health MI
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregory Wickings
Talent Acquisition Partner - Trinity Health Michigan (Grand Rapids & Muskegon)
Laura Aquinto
Revenue Site Business Partner
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