Mental Health Support Specialist
4 weeks ago
At The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, we are seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Technician to join our team.
Job SummaryThe Mental Health Technician will provide direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric, mental health, and substance abuse issues under the supervision of a licensed professional. This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care, including administering therapeutic care and supporting patients with daily activities.
- Observe and report changes in patient behavior, physical or mental state to the licensed nurse.
- Assist the licensed nurse in implementing the nursing process and documenting patient information.
- Develop and lead focused group activities and teachings for patients and families.
- Engage clients throughout the day and participate in de-escalation of agitated patients.
- Document client behavior pre/post code and utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) system to document patient information.
- Perform regularly scheduled patient and environmental rounds of assigned units.
- Responsible to assure patient's rights and acts to prevent, identify, and report abuse.
- May be required to escort participants on medical, legal, and recreational activities.
- Assist in orientation of new MHTs and develop a rapport with co-workers that is conducive to effective teamwork and patient care.
- Participate in Performance Improvement and in nursing and hospital-wide Quality Assurance activities.
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- A BA degree in human services or HS diploma/GED equivalent and 2 years experience providing direct care in a human services field.
- Current CPR certification and previous psychiatric or addictions experience preferred.
- Strong de-escalation skills and ability to restrain patients per policy.
- Knowledge of methods to administer therapeutic care to psychiatric, mental health, and/or substance abuse patients.
- Computer literacy and ability to utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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