Mental Health Tech

Mental Health Tech (Hospital)

Full TimeThirdShift

BHCOR-CorTrillium CenterICorbin KY

The Adult Psychiatric I unit is licensed for 22 acute psychiatric beds for patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The Adult Psychiatric I unit specializes in adult care of patients 18 years old andolderand an interdisciplinary treatment team approach isutilizedin caring for patients.

The MentalHealth Tech performs clerical and receptionist duties for the nursing unit under the supervision of aregistered nurse. The Mental Health Technician alsoassistswith basic patient care duties anddemonstratesawareness of the psychosocial aspects involved in patient care. Under direction of the RN/LPN the Mental HealthTechassistsand provides group therapy sessions and activity assessments to enable patients with physicalemotional mental or social disabilities toacquirean appropriate social/leisurelifestyle promote independentfunctioning andenhancingoptimalhealth and wellbeing.

Description:

• Assistpatients withactivities of daily living including bathing dressing feeding toileting repositioning and mobility.

• Monitor and document vital signs weights intake/output and changes in patient condition.

• Provide compassionate care promote patient dignity and support patients and families including end-of-life care.

• Communicate effectively with nurses patients families and team members to ensure continuity of care.

• Assistwith restorative care activities ambulationrange-of-motionexercises and use of assistive devices.

• Maintainaccuraterecords perform clerical duties coordinate patient services and manage unit supplies.

• Follow all safety infection prevention emergency preparedness and hospital policies and procedures.

• Participate in required training team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

• Provide excellent customer service and contribute to a positive collaborative team environment.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED plus either one year of healthcare-related experience or completion of at least 30 college credit hours.

• BLS certificationwithin30 daysof hire.

• CNA Patient Deterioration Trainingwithin30 daysof hire.

• Aegis Trainingwithindesignatedpost-hiretimeframe.

Benefits:

• Health Vision Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support

• Retirement with Company Match