Mental Health Technician - Pool

Job TitleAssists 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.Performs clerical functions to support the clinical operations of the unit.Experience RequiredMinimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting.Education RequirementsAssociate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred, in Psychology or related study.License/Certification RequirementsAHA BLS required.Special RequirementsCPI, Handle with Care, Aggression Management certification is preferred.Salary Min ($)USD $18.00Salary Max ($)USD $29.00