Outpatient Mental Health Technician

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Department: Job Description Summary: Position Responsibilities Provides basic patient care including taking and documenting vital signs, weight, height, abdominal girth; assists with all aspects of direct patient care including providing personal care and hygiene and blood glucose testing, all under the supervision of the assigned Registered Nurse (RN). Observes and documents patient's condition and behavior every 15 minutes per policy and reports significant changes including observed side effects of medications to the assigned RN. In collaboration with the behavioral health therapists, helps organize, facilitate, and supervise group therapy, education, training, leisure, and/ or recreational activities to deal constructively with patients' emotional, psychological and behavioral problems. Collaborates with other disciplines in facilitating programming activities. Maintains and updates patients' records including; belongings inventories, patient food intake, observation, and vital signs documentation. Reports all abnormal findings to assigned RN. Meets with the patients to identify treatment needs and orients patients to unit programming groups and activities. Maintains therapeutic communication with patient. Gives re-direction and/or reality re-orientation as needed. Maintains professional demeanor and adheres to professional boundaries. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient environment. Performs and documents patient safety rounds/ room checks following unit policy and procedure. Monitors for suicide/ homicide/elopement behaviors and reports them to RN immediately. Responds to codes calmly and professionally. Adheres to the principles of non-violent crisis intervention when dealing with aggressive patients. Assists in placing patient in seclusion/ restraint and observes suicide/ seclusion precaution. Provides care to patients in seclusion/ restraint including but not limited to: Assists with transport, transfer, and discharge of patient including the care of personal property and labeling. Accompany patients to Baker Act court and off-unit tests or treatment as necessary. Conducts patient belonging inventory upon admission and documents in the appropriate form. Checks packages brought in by visitors. Advises RN when contraband are found during inventory . Ensures that all patient meal requests are received in a timely manner. Ensures that patients are wearing clean, safe, and appropriate clothing on unit. Makes sure patient laundry needs are met. Recognizes signs and symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol or other substances and reports to RN. Attends at least 75% of scheduled departmental meetings and in-service programs. Performs other works as assigned. Oversees Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) during shift to help ensure unit policies and procedures are being followed, including making sure Q15 rounding is being completed as scheduled. Reports any issues to the Team Leader/Charge Nurse as applicable. Assists the assigned MHT with all admissions to the unit, including body check and contraband search, to ensure admission policies and procedures are followed. Provides feedback on performance of MHTs to Team Leader for evaluation or counseling purposes. Attends all leadership meetings and attends all inhouse trainings and seminars as offered. Be available to attend code Grays and BERTs with assigned RN. Monitor unit for any environmental safety concerns or cleanliness issues. Escalate any issue as they arise through chain of command. Act as a liason between MHTs and the BH Leadership Team to ensure all communications, safety concerns, and any other miscellaneous issues are properly disseminated. Qualifications License/Registration/Certification Behavioral Health Technician certification- preferred; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 90 days of employment. CPR Certification required. Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience At least 1year exp. caring for mentally ill and emotionally disturbed adult patients required. Benefits: We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs: Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more! Degree Requirements: Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.