Mental Health Technician-Full-Time

Summary

Mental Health Tech

Full-Time, .9 FTE First Shift

BHCOR-Cor Trillium Center I Corbin, KY

The Adult Psychiatric I unit is licensed for 22 acute psychiatric beds for patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The Adult Psychiatric I unit specializes in adult care of patients 18 years old and older with a primary psychiatric diagnosis.

The Mental Health Tech performs clerical and receptionist duties for the nursing unit under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Mental Health Technician also assists with basic patient care duties and demonstrates awareness of the psychosocial aspects involved in patient care. Under direction of the RN / LPN the Mental Health Tech assists and provides group therapy sessions and activity assessments to enable patients with physical, emotional, mental, or social disabilities to acquire an appropriate social / leisure lifestyle, promote independent functioning and enhancing optimal health and wellbeing.

Job Description :

Mental Health Technician-Full-Time

Patient Care and Advocacy (30%)

Exceptional Service : Answer call lights promptly, promote dignity, advocate for patients, follow safety and infection control.

Personal Care : Assistwith feeding, repositioning, bathing, dressing, oral care, toileting, vital signs, I&Os, and bed linens.

End-of-Life Care : Ensure dignity, comfort, family support,andperformpost-mortem care.

Communication & Team Collaboration (20%)

Assignments : Receive and carry out tasks from RN / LPN / MHT,participatein rounds, discuss care plans.

Customer Relations : Use AIDET, teamwork, and effective communication.

Mental Health Support : Communicate and report patient / family concerns.

Cognitive & Restorative Care (20%)

Cognitive Support : Reorient patients, provide safety measures, report concerns.

Restorative Skills : Assistwith ambulation, range of motion, bowel / bladder training, and use of assistive devices.

Administrative & Record Keeping (20%)

Maintainaccuratepatient records.

Handle reports, orientation, cl

Clerical duties for admissions / discharges.

Manage phone messages, specimens, appointments, and supplies.

Safety & Policy Compliance (10%)

Follow hospital policies, dress codes, and safety guidelines.

Attend required training and drills (fire, disaster, emergency preparedness).

Comply withinfection control and Life Safety Program.

Requirements :

High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum of 1 year of health field related experience, and / or a minimum of 30 hours toward a college degree.

Certifications based on unit worked :

BLS

Aegis Training

CNAPatient Deterioration

Benefits : Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Retirement with Company Match

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.