Mental Health Technician - Weekend
Bethlehem, PA On-site
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About the role
Assists in planning and implementing individual patient care and therapeutic milieu groups to facilitate the treatment of psychiatric inpatients. Provides direct care services to patients as necessary. Performs a variety of treatment and diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, Phlebotomy, blood sugar checks, and bladder scans, etc. Provides mental health support (to children and adults) and assists with intakes, as required. Documents interactions and maintains complete records for decision-making staff and authorities. Performs patient care activities in collaboration with and under the direction of an RN. Job Duties • Documents client behaviors observed during shift and charts into the electronic medical records. Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma/GED Minimum of (1) year experience in related human services field: healthcare, social services, criminal justice, education, or pastoral care or
What you'll bring
- Minimum of (1) year of college (credits earned)
- 1 year of experience in Behavioral Health
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and demonstrate ability to adapt readily to emergency situations.
- Ability to speak clearly so listeners can comprehend.
- Ability to use reasoning to discover answers to problems.
- Ability to be aware of others’ reactions and understand the possible causes.
- Knowledge of mental health and/or substance abuse.
- Possesses individual and group counseling skills.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- Previous experience in direct care in a behavioral health setting and working knowledge of mental health technician practices
- Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree Psychology, Sociology, Education, Nursing, Medicine, or Healthcare Administration
- 1 year Direct care experience including individual and group counseling skills in an acute behavioral health care setting is preferred.