Position Summary: A Mental Health Technician (MHT) performs selected patient care activities under the supervision of the Nursing Director. Primary duties include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. This position is also responsible for escorting and monitoring patient activities and attending to their personal needs. The MHT must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies, and working as a member of the clinical team.

This role periodically uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

MHTs work in close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility MHTs could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or infectious diseases as part of their daily duties.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to physically perform the requirements of the crisis prevention model utilized in order to provide safe physical holding of patients and transport techniques. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures while employed.

Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.