What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician position at UHS?
Mental Health Technician- Full Time-Day and Night shift available- 12 hour shifts
First Health Moore Regional Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Technician for their inpatient psychiatric unit in Pinehirst, NC.
The Mental Health Technician performs selected patient care activities under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Nurse Manager. Primary duties include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. This position is also responsible for escorting and monitoring patient activities and attending to their personal needs. The MHT must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies and working as a member of the clinical team.
Responsibilities:
- Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required.
Escort and monitor patients during admissions, transfers and discharges; and provide line-of-sight or one-to-one support to patients as ordered by the physician.
Regularly observe and record patients’ behaviors, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight
Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs.
Check and document luggage and personal belongings upon admission; maintain patient property list.
Perform clerical duties including, but not limited to making patient charts, copying forms, filing, ordering supplies, etc.
Monitor and document patient’s food and fluid intake; feeding patients as required.
- Complete and document 15 minute (or less) visual checks on patients per unit/hospital policy
Insure patient dignity and respect patient values. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends.
This is a First Health position and has full benefits as well as shift differentials
For more information about the position, contact Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter, at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- At least one year of experience in a behavioral health field preferred.
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