Mental Health Technician

4 weeks ago


Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time
Overview

Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity Psychiatric, ED and security staff. Our successful candidate with have a passion for psychiatric medicine, empathy, compassionate caring, high level of emotional intelligence and be diligent in their work environment to provide one on one support to patients in need.

Responsibilities

As a member of an interdisciplinary team provides continuous care and supervision of patients to ensure a safe and secure environment.
  1. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists with routine patient care activities including: assisting patient with activities of daily living, obtaining clinical data (vital signs, height and weight, collecting specimens) and performing point of care.
  2. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags etc.
  3. Assists visitors and answer telephones.
  4. Follows and participates in patient's plan of care.
  5. Assists with the management of aggressive patients.
  6. Assists in monitoring and/or care of patients who require close observation (suicidal/elopement risks, patients in restraints and/or seclusion).
  7. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to establish goals and restrictions of privileges based on the patients behavior and level of care.
  8. Performs other duties as required or assigned.


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in mental health or human services related field preferred.
  • Previous experience in healthcare or mental health preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills desired with the ability to work collaboratively as member of multi-disciplinary team.
  • Complete required Workplace Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of hire.
Required Licensure/Certifications
  • None


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Mental Health Technician to join our team in the Emergency Department. As a Mental Health Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting our high-risk mental health patients during crisis events.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide continuous care and supervision of patients to ensure a safe and secure...


  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Job SummaryDartmouth Health is seeking a highly skilled Forensic Psychologist to join our team. As a Forensic Psychologist, you will play a critical role in assessing and treating individuals with mental health issues related to the legal system.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with mental health issues related to the...


  • Lebanon, United States Youth Advocate Program Inc Full time

    Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non-Exempt Summary of the Position: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a non-traditional way of providing intense individualized mental health interventions and support services in a variety of community-based settings to children/adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses and their families. * These settings...


  • Lebanon, TN, United States LifeStance Health Full time

    At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.  As the fastest...


  • Lebanon, United States Youth Advocate Programs Full time

    Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non-Exempt Summary of the Position: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a non-traditional way of providing intense individualized mental health interventions and support services in a variety of community-based settings to children/adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses and their families. These settings...


  • Lebanon, TN, United States LifeStance Health Full time

    At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.  As the fastest...


  • Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States WellSpan Health Full time

    Job SummaryWellSpan Health is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Technician III to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic interventions and support services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute individual treatment plans for clients in collaboration with the treatment...


  • Lebanon, United States Talkspace Full time

    Join Talkspace, a leading online platform for therapists and counselors to provide mental health care on your schedule, all from the comfort of home. This is a fully remote, part-time position. The Benefits: Choose Your Time Commitment - As a Talkspace therapist, there is no caseload requirement or non-compete clause so you can keep your current clientele....


  • Lebanon, Virginia, United States Inspire Healthcare Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Psiychiatric - Mental Health Physician to join our team at Inspire Healthcare. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our mental health services.Key ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and treat mental health disorders in...


  • Lebanon, Virginia, United States Britt Medical Search LLC Defunct Full time

    **About Britt Medical Search LLC Defunct**We are a leading healthcare recruitment agency dedicated to providing exceptional services to medical professionals. Our team of experts is committed to helping you advance your career in the field of psychiatry.**Job Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician to...


  • Lebanon, Virginia, United States Britt Medical Search LLC Defunct Full time

    **About Britt Medical Search LLC Defunct**We are a leading healthcare recruitment agency dedicated to providing exceptional services to medical professionals. Our team of experts is committed to helping you advance your career in the field of psychiatry.**Job Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psiychiatric - Mental Health Physician to...


  • Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Mental Health Professional to join our team at the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. As a key member of our rehabilitation and correction team, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement...


  • Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Mental Health Professional to join our team at the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. As a key member of our rehabilitation and correction team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement...