GENERAL SUMMARY
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is responsible for primarily serving as a one to one observer for assigned patients while securing and maintaining a safe environment for the patient under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). When not assigned to the observer role non-clinical duties may be delegated to the MHT. This position reports to the Operations Center Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains the safety of the patient and the environment.
Collects, documents, and reports data to the RN.
Performs non-clinical duties appropriately under the direction of the RN.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High School Graduate or equivalent.
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention (CPI) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Preferred:
One year work experience with children and adolescents seeking psychiatric treatment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Frequent exposure to communicable disease and moderately adverse working conditions due to performance of certain patient care activities. Frequent interactions with patients that display poor impulse control and behavior outside of social norms.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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