About this role
Summary
Job Description:
Mental Health Tech (Hospital)
PRN , 1st S hift
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 and an interdisciplinary treatment team approach is utilized in caring for patients .
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.
Description:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living , including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, repositioning, and mobility.
- Monitor and document vital signs, weights, intake/output, and changes in patient condition.
- Provide compassionate care, promote patient dignity, and support patients and families, including end-of-life care.
- Communicate effectively with nurses, patients, families, and team members to ensure continuity of care.
- Assist with restorative care activities, ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, and use of assistive devices.
- Maintain accurate records, perform clerical duties, coordinate patient services, and manage unit supplies.
- Follow all safety, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Participate in required training, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide excellent customer service and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED required , plus either one year of healthcare-related experience or completion of at least 30 college credit hours.
- BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
- CNA Patient Deterioration Training required within 30 days of hire.
- Aegis Training required within designated post-hire timeframe .
Benefits:
- Preventive Plan
- Retirement Plans
- Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.