Mental Health Technician (HS Diploma) - Hourly

Job Description

Overview

The Mental Health Technician is an entry-level position that learns to provide direct care to a specific resident population under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff and their designees. This is an integral part of the team who provides standard and routine psychiatric and medical nursing assistance services as part of the overall plan of care within the nursing standards and policies and procedures of the facility.

Responsibilities

Assists licensed nursing personnel in providing direct services to assigned population such as: health data collection; observations of behaviors and activities of daily living; activities of daily living including prompting, education, and support.

Assists residents in activities of daily living and personal hygiene, nutrition, rest, and exercise.

Takes and records vital signs and may participate in specific treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior.

Provides individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive to the age and life span developmental needs of each resident.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

One (1) year direct care experience in a mental health setting.

Full-time