What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician I - Child and Adolescent Unit - Willowbrooke (Days) position at Tanner Medical Center, Inc.?
Our 20-bed Child and Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit provides trauma-informed psychiatric care to youth ages 10–17 currently experiencing acute crisis. Patients often present with suicidal ideation, aggression, or severe mood dysregulation requiring immediate stabilization in a safe, structured setting.
We specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), using a skills-based approach to help patients build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
We seek team members who are passionate about working with youth, committed to trauma-informed care, and eager to grow their DBT expertise in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
To assist with day to day management of the patient(s) on an inpatient psychiatric unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and ultimately a Nurse Manager. The mental health tech will assist with activities of daily living for patients unable to perform these activities. The mental health tech will be an integral part of the patient's treatment and assist with group activities which may include co-facilitation of group activities under the direction of the therapist nursing staff. The mental health tech will assist with the collection of vital signs, patient information, and accuchecks. He/she is responsible for the 15-minute safety checks and assists in the de-escalation of patients on the unit.
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Licenses & Certifications
*Healthcare Provider (CPR)
*Safe Crisis Intervention for Patient and Professionals
Qualifications
*Ability to deal with staff and the public maturely.
*Ability to handle crises calmly and maturely.
*Ability to handle significant amounts of confidential patient information.
*Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment.
*Or education to be within the behavioral health field.
*Willingness to follow the leadership of senior staff.