Mental Health Technician - Adult Psychiatry

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US-FL-Daytona Beachtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR103569

Day (United States of America)
Mental Health Technician - Adult Psychiatry The Mental Health Technician will provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Therapist.

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required  - Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related degree in a mental health field desired  - BLS required  - Provides continuous patient care, direct observation/supervision, interaction and positive role modeling to the child and/or adolescent patient in a manner that promotes safety and therapeutic treatment  - Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in facilitating milieu activities such as community meetings, goals, groups and recreational activities as appropriate to the specified patient population  - Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL)  - Ability to respond to patients with empathy and with positive interpersonal skills  - Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and has the ability to use appropriate and effective de-escalation skills  - Ability to react calmly and therapeutically in a crisis situation  - Knowledge of potential risks and safety precautions in the care of mental health patients including conducting observation checks according to policy and procedure  - Reports patient status, issues, concerns and behavioral changes of the patient to the RN  - Maintains patient confidentiality and is compliant with HIPAA requirements  - Serves as a role model providing structure and guidance to patients in positive ways  - Exhibits organizational ability, sound judgment and initiative  - Interacts positively and effectively with patient, family members and other members of the multidisciplinary team  - Attends staff meetings, trainings, in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements  - Follows policy and procedures and all regulatory agencies requirements related to use of seclusion and/or restraint  - Compliant with assigned schedule and time and attendance policy  - Performs other duties as assigned or directed
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