Mental Health Technician Psychiatry Dept
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Job Location:
Northridge, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here for more information.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Join our team as a Mental Health Technician and contribute to the well-being of our this role you will be an integral part of the healthcare team providing direct patient care and supportive services under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This position requires access to keys for the locked unit and patient belongings safe ensuring the safety and security of our patients and their belongings.
- Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.
- Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5 LOS and 1:1 obs.)
- Accurately monitor and record patient VS and intake and output and daily activities including patio breaks.
- Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups Activities of daily living as needed
- Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crisis situations and assist RNs with restraining patients
- Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies items
- Assist with cleaning functions to maintain unit
- Keep medical record updated including legal requirements
- Documents according to policy and procedure standards and guidelines
Job Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent required
- Minimum of one (1) year mental health worker experience working with psychiatric patients either in an inpatient or residential setting required.
- Current AHA BLS card.
- Must maintain current Fire Safety cards.
- CNA or EMT Preferred
This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient Care
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Case Management
- Experience with Children
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
