PRN Outpatient MHT
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Overview
Job Description
Job Summary
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders; supports therapeutic setting; and ensures safety and well-being of patients. Carry out general nursing assistance necessary to treatment of adolescent, adult, or older adult patients as assigned.
Essential Duties:
- Monitors and assists patients, working under the direction of nursing and medical staff including areas of daily living and activities.
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, and daily observation notes.
- Lead and accompany patients to and from activities, examinations and treatments as assigned.
- Assists patients in becoming accustomed to daily routines and encourages them to participate in social and recreational activities to promote rehabilitation.
- Under the direction of professional staff; redirect or restrain patients using SAMA techniques in order to prevent injury to themselves or others.
- Promptly reports patient issues to the RN on duty.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by professional staff.
Requirements
Education and/or Licensure – High School degree (or equivalent). Must possess or obtain a valid CPR certification and SAMA training within 30 days of hire.
Experience – None required. Prior psychiatric healthcare experience helpful.
Additional Requirements – None
Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
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