What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Tech / Van Driver position at Signet Health Corporation?
Overview
Signet Health is hiring for a full-time Mental Health Technician / Van Driver for our program at Jackson County Hospital in Edna, TX.
The Mental Health Tech / Van Driver is a key position that provides direct patient care, monitors patient's physical and emotional needs, and administratively supports the psychiatric program.
Responsibilities:
- Daily patient transportation
- Assists in maintaining medical records
- Monitors patient interactions and safety
- Provides clerical support
- Assists in patient data collection
- Provides patient information as a member of the interdisciplinary team
May include:
- Posting charges daily and entering census information
- Scheduling patients therapy and psychiatric appointments
- Answering telephone for program, screen calls, takes messages
- Processing mail and order program supplies
Requirements/Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in a psychiatric / chemical dependency facility.
- Clean driving record.
- Familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology, helpful.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to built positive and respectful rapport with patients and families.
- Works well in a busy team environment.