Mental Health Technician - Per

Position: Mental Health Technician - Per Required Need
* Monitor and supervise client activities and behaviors, including general supervision of milieu and completion of scheduled patient rounding.
* Complete clear, objective clinical documentation regarding patient activities and behaviors in an appropriate time frame.
* Provide feedback to clinical staff regarding patient interactions, activities, and behaviors.
* Report suspected changes in patient condition and/or potential crisis situations to the charge nurse or unit leader.
* Adhere to and follow the patients’ written treatment plan.
* Provide verbal redirection and gradual guidance to patients if needed and role model appropriate behavior including utilizing de-escalation techniques that align with FBH provided training.
* Remain alert and provide direct line of sight monitoring of patients as needed.
* Provide general house cleaning services i.e., vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, laundry, sanitation of counters etc.
* Engage patients in social conversation, provide supportive listening, encourage and/or set up recreation activities.
* Complete patients’ personal belongings inventory and assist with admissions as needed.
* Attend/participate in required trainings, meetings, and supervision sessions.
* Serve patient meals and snacks.
* Maintain and enhance customer service to ensure that both external and internal customers of FBH have a positive experience.
* Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all RNs’, providers and FBH staff.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats, including the ability to complete objective clinical documentation.
* Ability to communicate with individuals of various backgrounds, education levels, and socio-economic status.
* Must have basic computer skills including ability to document in an electronic medical record, use electronic time tracking, use of Outlook, Word, and intranet.
* Medical, Dental and Vision
* Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire. It is the policy of FBH to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, national origin, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law, or their relatives, friends or associate and that ;

a) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance, or c) otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment opportunities. Violations of this policy are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This includes negative actions based upon an employee’s participation in activities identified with or promoting the interests of a protected group.
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