Mental Behavior Health Technician for Inpatient Behavioral Health
2 months ago
Behavioral Health - Mental Health Technician
Full Time
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Position Responsibilities:
* Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques; effective mental health techniques for communicating with persons with mental disorders; medical & psychiatric terminology; pharmacology including typical reactions & responses to psychotropic as well as possible side effects. Ability to converse fluently in English and Spanish preferred.
* Provides basic patient care including taking and documenting vital signs, weight, height, abdominal girth; assists with all aspects of direct patient care including providing personal care and hygiene and blood glucose testing, all under the supervision of the assigned Registered Nurse.
* Observes and documents patient's condition and behavior every 15 minutes per policy and reports significant changes including observed side effects of medications to the assigned RN.
* Participates actively by providing input for interdisciplinary treatment team meetings; provides feedback concerning patient responses, problems, and progress; provides alternative plans for patients who are deemed inappropriate for typical groups offered.
* In collaboration with the behavioral health therapists, helps organize, facilitate, and supervise group therapy, education, training, leisure and/or recreational activities to deal constructively with patients' emotional, psychological and behavioral problems.
* Collaborates with other disciplines in facilitating programming activities.
* Maintains and updates patients' records including, belongings inventories, patient food intake, observation, and vital sign documentation. Reports all abnormal findings to assigned RN.
* Meets with the patients to identify treatment needs and orients patients to unit programming groups and activities. Maintains therapeutic communication with patient. Gives re-direction and/or reality re-orientation as needed. Maintains professional demeanor and adheres to professional boundaries.
* Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient environment. Performs and documents patient safety rounds/room checks following unit policy and procedures. Monitors for suicide/homicide/elopement behaviors and reports them to RN immediately. Responds to codes calmly and professionally.
* Adheres to the principles of non-violent crisis intervention when dealing with aggressive patients. Assists in placing patient in seclusion/restraint and provides care using standard precaution.
* Assists with transport, transfer, and discharge of patient including the care of personal property and labeling. Accompany patients to Baker Act Court and off-unit Tests or treatment as necessary.
* Ensure all patients meal requests are received in a timely manner.
* Ensures that patients are wearing clean, safe and appropriate clothing on unit.
* Recognizes signs and symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol or other substances and reports to RN.
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Behavioral Health Technician Certification Preferred
* Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 6 months of employment
* Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
* High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
Benefits
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:
Health benefits
* Life insurance
* Long-term disability coverage
* Healthcare spending accounts
* Retirement plan
* Paid time off
* Pet Insurance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Employee assistance program
* Wellness program
* Free Parking
* On-site housing for select positions and more
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