What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician (PRN) position at Regions Behavioral Health Hospital?
Job Title: Mental Health Technician
Supervised by: Director of Nursing
Job Summary: Performs assigned functions of direct patient care under the direction, instruction, and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Duties include ensuring patient safety, therapeutically interacting with patients, assist patients in activities of daily living, and other routine duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.
Skills:
* Basic computer knowledge.
* Strong bedside manner.
* Certified in CPR
* Certified in crisis/violence intervention
Language Skills:
* Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
* Additional languages preferred.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.