Mental Health Technician, MHT - Nights - 11PM-7AM

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Tech functions as a member of the nursing team in providing a basic level of general and psychiatric care of the patients on the Mental Health Units, including individual therapy, leading group therapy (process groups), fully assisting patients with ADL’s, secondary care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patients using physical and psycho-social assessment skills.
• Participates in the development of a nursing problem list upon completion of initial assessment upon admission.
• Implements aspects of nursing care plan and evaluates its outcome for each patient to whom assigned. Write progress notes each shift.
• Develops, coordinates and implements multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Assure patient safety by closely monitoring patients on precautions and assisting with those required restraints.
• Charts accurately supporting patient’s diagnosis.
• Apply the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age related physical and mental care appropriate to the age of patient.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations

Pay Range : $18.00-$26.75 / hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA / HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

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