Mental Health Technician 1

Our Lady of the Lake Mental Behavioral Health department is searching for a Part Time Mental Health Technician to assist with patients. The MHT provides health care staff support in the achievement of treatment protocols for patients and assists in ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. The Mental Health Technician in this position serves as the key liaison in the ECU area.

• Provides health care staff support in the achievement of treatment protocols for patients and assists in ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. The Mental Health Technician in this position serves as the key liaison in the ECU area.
• Maintains consistent contact with the inpatient units’ staff members on pending admissions. Provides care to patients in a manner that considers patient safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. Demonstrates professional judgment in emergency situations by making appropriate decisions regarding patient health and well-being.
• Maintains consistent contact with COPE team members regarding assessments needed in the ECU area. Maintains a secure and reliable clinical environment by assisting in the management of aggressive patients and monitoring patient movement throughout the area.
• Assists in patient assessment, admission, or transfer in a caring and compassionate manner and strives to make the patient’s assessment and/or admission as pleasant as possible.
• Accurately records all demographic information and completes admissions documentation for persons being admitted to an inpatient unit.
• Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized skill training programs.
• Provides positive relations in the ECU and with community members inquiring about assessments and information.
• Serves as a liaison with the ECU access services representative by keeping them aware of information needed to expedite the admission process.
• Coordinates arrangements for movement/transportation of admitted patients to the units.
• Hours: three 8 hour shifts- Thurs/Friday/ and every other Sat/Sun

Position Requirements:

Education:

High School Graduate/Specialized Training

Skills:

Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment.

Certification:

Active American Heart Association BLS certification

Driving Record:

Clean Motor Vehicle Record

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