Summary
Assists the licensed nursing staff in the delivery of quality patient care. Provides direct patient care, monitors patient behavior, promotes a therapeutic environment and communicates changes in patient's condition to charge nurse. This position is under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities

• Provides and/or assists in direct patient care under the supervision of the appropriate staff member.
• Assists with the admission process of all patients.
• Provides/Promotes a safe therapeutic environment.
• Maintains a clean and wholesome atmosphere for patients.
• Particpates in ongoing education.
• Facilitates and serves as group leader as assigned.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Preferred: Bachelor?s degree in a mental health related field.
Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Experience
Preferred: Previous work experience in behavioral health (mental health worker or psychiatric technician.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Preferred: CNA
Minimum: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Special Skills
Minimum: Computer literacy.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 17548 - Technician-Psychiatric
Facility: BMH - Golden Triangle Hospital
Department: GT Geropsychiatry Nursing BMH GTR
Category: Clinical Technician/Technologist
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Part Time
Work Schedule: Nights
Location: US:MS:Columbus
Located in the Jackson metro area.