Mental Health Technician (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide Compassionate Client Support :

Engage with clients in a respectful, positive, and supportive manner during daily interactions.

Support clients with personal care needs—ranging from minimal to full assistance—including bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility.

Accurately obtain and record vital signs, height, and weight, entering data into the appropriate system as assigned.

Observe and document clients’ food and fluid consumption to ensure nutritional needs are being met.

Report facility maintenance or repair needs promptly to ensure a sanitary, safe, and organized environment.

Facilitate activity groups independently or with assistance, based on qualifications and assignments, and document participation accordingly.

Assist with admissions, discharges, and client assessments, including accurate data entry into the electronic health record system.

Supervise clients in designated care areas and report any safety or care concerns to nursing staff immediately.

Aid nursing staff in the event of client emergencies, following protocols and ensuring timely communication.

Work closely with supervisors and the care team to complete shift responsibilities and stay aligned on client needs.

Contribute to client treatment planning and therapeutic programming under the guidance of licensed professionals.

Stay current with mandatory trainings to remain compliant and competent in assigned duties.

Uphold confidentiality and ensure proper handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Achieve Results

Operational Excellence

Relationships

Leadership and Workplace Culture

Requirements : Qualifications :

Education : High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience : Basic knowledge of human behavior or general mental health concepts, and independent living skills (e.g. personal grooming, basic nutrition and general health needs.)

Skills & Abilities :

Work Conditions and Considerations :

Hours may vary, due to business need and / or weather condition considerations. This position presents on-going possibility of safety risks, due to the nature of the work.