Mental Health Technician - Psychiatric Unit

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Mental Health Technician - Psychiatric Unit for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $22.56 – $33.48. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary :

Participates with the nursing care team in providing quality, compassionate patient care with an emphasis on the care of the psychiatric patient.

Details of the Position :

• Participate in the care, observation, and documentation of all psychiatric patients. This may include assisting with daily living activities; taking vital signs; collecting routine specimens; assisting with dressing; ambulating patients; setting up and assisting with procedures; may include attending and participating in group therapy.
• Assisting nursing staff with seclusion and / or restraint. Observation of secluded or restrained patients.
• If assigned to the Emergency Department may assist RN with receiving psychiatric patients by ambulance or law enforcement and triaging these patients. Also may assist with transporting patients.
• Assist in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean.
• May be responsible for maintaining unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring : Education

Experience

Credentials

Skills

Department / Location Specific Notes

Oregon West Network – Sacred Heart Medical Center : If working in either the Inpatient Psych Unit or the Emergency Department :

Oregon West Network – SHMC Inpatient Psychiatry Unit : additional Essential Functions

Working Conditions

Lifting

Environmental Conditions

Mental / Visual

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers : physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical / dental / vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer / Vets / Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.