Mental Health Technician; MHT)(#IND

Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Mental Health Services provides a safe, therapeutic Acute Care Unit, located at 474 N Yellow Springs in the heart of Springfield. As an MHT with Mental Health Services, you will provide direct, hands-on care and monitor patients with a mental or behavioral health diagnosis, working under the supervision of the Psychiatric Nurse. Our MHT's receive top of the line training and support, including BLS/First Aid training, NVCI/de-escalation and on the job training.

Responsibilities:

• Performs basic nursing care and monitors patient status under the direct supervision of the RN/LPN, and is capable of planning, prioritizing and completing his/her work in a timely manner. Screens patients for pain and refers to physical healthcare provider or nurse as appropriate.
• Assist patients with ADL's as needed.
• Completes the initial patient admission documentation according to organization policies and procedures. Checks patients for personal items and accurately logs and secures items at admission.
• Track vital signs, mood/behavior changes and patient activities and report changes to the Charge Nurse and/or RN/LPN.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families while on the inpatient unit.
• Assist with visitation according to MHS guidelines.
• Performs patient well-being checks according to MHS guidelines and ensures a safe and therapeutic milieu. Reports any concerns or issues to the Charge Nurse or RN/LPN as needed.
• Utilize de-escalation/NVCI techniques as needed for patients.
• Organizes, implements and documents recreational activities for patients. Develops, implements, evaluates and documents didactic/experiential patient groups based on treatment plan objectives in accordance with service area philosophy and treatment principles.
• Maintains accurate, objective and timely documentation on the patient's chart in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, and implements, evaluates and documents interventions.
• Functions as a unit clerk if necessary. Ensure documentation is completed and added to chart in a timely manner.
• Follows all universal precautions for safety, infection control and follows all state, federal and joint commission health and safety standards.
• Treats patients and family with dignity and respect at all times, and holds all patient information in the strictest confidence
• Adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and Joint Commission standards, including National Patient Safety Goals.
• Presents a positive image of MHSCC to other community agencies, caregivers and citizens
• Completes all MHS required education and training, including initial agency orientation, mandatory training and education, mandatory meetings and upkeep of all required certifications and licensures as required by state, federal and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned

Education/

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associate or bachelor's degree in a social services or mental health related field preferred
• 1 Year experience in a mental health or behavioral health field (preferred)

Licensure/

Certifications:

• NVCI/De-escalation
• CPR (BLS)/First Aid

MHS provides CPR (BLS)/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue Card) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities. All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children), 5-panel drug screen and Residential candidates must have a 2-step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment.