Inpatient Mental Health Technician

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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This position is rotating shifts.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorder; to ensure the safety and well-being of patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Essential Functions

Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients.

Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.

Parent/Family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions

Adheres to guidelines for patients on special status (i.e. suicide, sexual abuse or AWOL precautions).

Provides accurate information on shift-to-shift report and remains on the unit while incoming shift is in report.

Thinks and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.

Displays professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times.

Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion- Various Issuers preferred

Nursing Assistant [LNA ] preferred

Work Experience: related experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.

Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.

Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and

families/supportive others.

Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made,

asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Successful completion of CPI training is required within 30 days of hire.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Ability to coordinate and run inpatient groups preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here generally represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These duties may not be representative of all positions within this job description and may vary from time to time based on the role and/or operational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Standing: Frequently (34-66%)

Walking: Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs- 35lbs

Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision- Far: Constantly (67-100%)

Vision- Near: Constantly (67-100%)

Talking: Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

273 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.43 - $29.21/Hourly

Grade

4

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The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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