Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Location Address: 75 Beekman Street Plattsburgh New York
Regular
Department: CVPH - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Part Time
Standard Hours: 24
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 48
Shift: Night
Primary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Weekend Needs: Every Other
Salary Range: Min $21.52 Mid $26.36 Max $31.20
Recruiter: Dawn Mousseau
GENERAL SUMMARY:Under the supervision and/or direction of a Unit Director Charge Nurse Staff Nurse or Team Leader performs activity duties in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the hospital. The Mental Health Technician will be assigned to float to Adult Psychiatry Unit/ Child Adolescent Psychiatry Unit/Behavioral Decision Unit based on patient care : Education/Skills Required: degree preferred or equivalent work experience/education in the Mental Health field experience as a Mental Health Technician or Mental Health Worker will be considered first. Person with relevant mental health training/education will be considered second. Person with nurse aide training will be considered third if no applicants from prior groups. ability to read write and comprehend medical the requirement of pre-employment screening and documentation within the first 30 days of employment indicating no record of Child Abuse Neglect and/or Maltreatment through the New York State Central Register. patient care experience successfully complete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training in the first 3 months of applicable the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
This is a bargaining union position.
Required Experience:
IC