Mental Health Technician PRN-S5 Psychiatric

Job Title

Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities.

Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in providing therapeutic groups and activities, milieu counseling and management. Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, control logs, glucose checks, specimen collections, treatment planning, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed. Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit-setting and physical restraint application as directed, and functions as a valuable member of the treatment team during a psychiatric code and Code Grey.

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting.

Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, in Psychology or related study.

American Heart Association BLS

PRN, varies looking for an individual that can work flexible hours 6 shifts in a 6 week schedule hours: 7a-7:30p

USD $18.00

USD $29.00