Job description
Seaside Health System is seeking FULL-TIME and PRN Mental Health Technicians in our Baton Rouge Inpatient Hospital. Self-motivated candidates who values excellence, integrity and treating patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
***Day Shift 6:45 am to 7:15 pm
***Night Shift 6:45 pm to 7:15 am
***Night Shift 6:45 pm to 7:15 am
We offer:
- Competitive Salaries based on experience.
- Collaborative family environment with supportive colleagues.
- Mentoring by senior administrative staff who are committed to your success and professional development.
- Established clinical protocols, policies and procedures based on outcomes and evidence-based practice.
- Medical, Dental, Life, AD&D insurance and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
Responsibilities may include:
- Compassionate, warm and patient focused.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Consistently monitor patients in the facility..
- Documents significant occurrences, observed behaviors, vital signs, weight, and observation findings.
- Performs clerical duties related to support of unit activities as assigned.
- Assist with admission of patients, obtaining weights, vital signs, logging in patient belongings and specimen collection.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living as required by level of function.
- Report any concerns with intake or output to the nurse.
- Provides customer service in an ethical manner, treats all patients with dignity, respect, courtesy and compassion.
- Works cooperatively with team members to reach patient care goals.
Requirements:
- One year or more work experience behavioral health/psych is preferred.
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is needed.
- Computer skills are a preferred.
- Active listening skills and empathy for patients.
- Mature, professional, and positive attitude.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Emotional Intelligence including the ability to manage stress and anxiety, knows when to ask for help and how to be a reliable colleague.
- Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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