What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry position at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center?
Job Description
The Mental Health Technician is a member of the interdisciplinary team on Inpatient Psychiatry whose duties include maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, documentation, and managing emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the nurse manager. Inpatient Psychiatry supports mental health constant observation on other floors in the hospital as needed.
https://youtu.be/jhpyL7mb-5k
Education
High school graduate or GED required. AS or BS degree in mental health or human services related field preferred.
Experience
Patient care experience and experience with mental health preferred.
Shifts
Full Time (36 hours per week) & Part Time (20 hours per week) available
Day/Eve & Eve/Night Positions
Additional Details
Must have full-time availability for first week of employment to attend orientations.
The Mental Health Technician is a member of the interdisciplinary team on Inpatient Psychiatry whose duties include maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, documentation, and managing emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the nurse manager. Inpatient Psychiatry supports mental health constant observation on other floors in the hospital as needed.
https://youtu.be/jhpyL7mb-5k
Education
High school graduate or GED required. AS or BS degree in mental health or human services related field preferred.
Experience
Patient care experience and experience with mental health preferred.
Shifts
Full Time (36 hours per week) & Part Time (20 hours per week) available
Day/Eve & Eve/Night Positions
Additional Details
Must have full-time availability for first week of employment to attend orientations.
Salary : $22 - $34