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 : Assist with feeding, repositioning, bathing, dressing, oral care, toileting, vital signs, I&Os, and bed linens.
• End-of-Life Care : Ensure dignity, comfort, family support, and perform post-mortem care.

Communication & Team Collaboration (20%)

Cognitive & Restorative Care (20%)

Administrative & Record Keeping (20%)

Safety & Policy Compliance (10%)

Requirements :

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

Work Experience

Education

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