Job description
The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN or LPN. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis interventions, and activities of daily living. The Technician will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the RN or LPN.
- Conducts Patient Observation Safety Rounds as per policy
- Checks daily assignment sheet for scheduled duties each shift and accepts assignments/reassignment when necessary
- Observes patient behavior and documents observation according to hospital policies
- Demonstrates understanding of procedures implemented for patients on special precautions
- Is active participant in the therapeutic milieu and is engaged with patient population
- Intervenes with patients during critical incidents such as escalation, elopement and suicidal behavior
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree required (Bachelor’s preferred) in Psychology, Sociology, Education or other related degree; BLS for healthcare provider by AHA
- One-year experience preferred in psychiatric inpatient or day programs, or psychiatric residential placement programs, or in Therapeutic Support Services
- Crisis Prevention Certification preferred
- EKGs and phlebotomy
Location: Crozer Health · 6350- Geropsych Unit
Schedule: PR =Part-time Regular, 0 =Rotating Shifts, 7a-3p or 3p-11p
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