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SalaryMHT Mental Health Technicians Needed for Full-Time and Part-Time Positions. Experience with patients with mental illness and addiction preferred.
Mercy Behavioral Hospital is hiring Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) for full time positions!
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Mercy Behavioral Hospital program.
2. Assists in provision of maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and hospital policies.
3. Observes patients in accordance with prescriber orders and hospital policy; documents and reports findings to supervisor/charge nurse of any changes in patient behavior/condition immediately.
4. Conducts and documents safety rounds per policy.
5. Provides assistance in management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior, in accordance with hospital training and policy to safely de-escalate the situation.
6. Documents patient activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by the nursing staff and determined by hospital policy.
7. Assists patients in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), as needed. This may include hygiene, grooming, toileting, eating, and other functions.
8. Displays flexibility and willingness to work with others. Teamwork is a must!
9. Identifies opportunities for improvement and offers solutions; discusses with appropriate personnel (i.e. supervisors).
10. Consistently demonstrates vision, foresight, good judgement, and compassion while caring for patients.
11. Models productive, healthy behavior and interactions with co-workers, patients, and others.
12. Performs job with efficiency necessary to complete assignments within established time restraints and procedural guidelines.
13. Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources.
14. Deals constructively with stress. Understands the environment.
15. Offers and accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately to direction.
16. Is punctual in all aspects of work and adheres to attendance policy.
17. Exhibits good physical and Mental Health as evidenced by warm empathic attitude.
18. Shows respect for the dignity and worth of others.
19. Demonstrates a high sense of personal integrity.
20. Complies with hospital, state, and federal requirements for certification and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and management of individuals escalating behavior (CPI).
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling our mission. Here at Mercy Behavioral Hospital, you can “Expect Miracles.”'
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must pass background check
- Must pass drug screen
- High school diploma or G.E.D. is required
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- One year of experience working in the Mental Health and substance related disorder setting required.
- Two years of experience in a health care setting preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
