Job Description:

Mental Health Tech - Psych

Part-Time 7p - 7a

The Mental Health Tech performs clerical and receptionist duties for the nursing unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The Mental Health Technician also assists with basic patient care duties and demonstrates awareness of the psychosocial aspects involved in patient care.

Under direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse the Mental Health Tech assists and provides group therapy sessions and activity assessments to enable patients with physical, emotional, mental, or social disabilities to acquire an appropriate social/leisure lifestyle, promote independent functioning and to enhance optimal health and wellbeing.

Assists patients with ADL’s: showering/bathing, oral care and meals/feeding.

Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.

Collects routine urine specimens.

Assists patients in admission, transfer, and discharge activities.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire. 

Must obtain mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience in specialty preferred.

Benefits:

​Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 

Paid Time Off available for use upon hire 

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.