GENERAL SUMMARY
The Mental Health Technician is responsible for assisting in the delivery of continuous individual patient care, interaction, supervision and role modeling to pediatric patients and families under the supervision of a registered nurse. Reports to the RN - C/C Staff Nurse Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs basic patient care, clinical and non-clinical procedures appropriately under the direction of the registered nurse.
Maintains the safety of the patient and the environment.
Assists with the activities of daily living.
Collects, documents, and reports data to the registered nurse.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current certification as a nurse assistant, medical technician, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or completion of a hospital-based training program for unlicensed assistive roles with similar clinical competencies. Nursing students can qualify if they are actively enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse program with completion of at least two semesters of clinical rotation.
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.
Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
Preferred:
Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, recreational therapy or related therapeutic discipline.
One year of related experience, with understanding and knowledge of mental illness.
Work experience in the treatment of children and adolescents seeking psychiatric treatment.
Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and thelike. Frequent exposure to communicable disease and moderately adverse working condition due to performance ofcertain patient care activities. Frequent interactions with patients that display poor impulse control and behavior outside of social norms.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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