Website: https://www.stmarysregional.com

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Technician performs selected patient care activities. They are a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and provides support for the patient's therapeutic treatment plan. Primary responsibilities include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. Must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies, and working as part of the clinical team.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures patient dignity and respects patient's values.
• Treats patients with professional demeanor, in accordance with established facility practices.
• Able to communicate needs of patients and involved in measuring patient performance.
• Conducts activities in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs.
• Completes progress notes according to program procedures.

• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required with post high school education preferred.
• Secure training required within 60 days of hiring, renew annually thereafter.
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred.
• BLS required before starting on the floor.

It is the policy of the Facility to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis any legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and over or as otherwise defined by applicable law), disability or genetic information (including family medical history) or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or local law. For purposes of this policy, race includes traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair type, texture, length and protective hairstyles (including but not limited to, braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, hair coverings, etc.). If certain workspaces require such restrictions for health and safety reasons, non-discriminatory accommodations should be considered and implemented if feasible.