Mental Health Support Specialist PRN Nights

4 weeks ago


DeRidder, Louisiana, United States Oceans Healthcare Full time
Job Overview

Oceans Behavioral Hospital DeRidder is dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care services. We offer a supportive environment where individuals can receive the necessary treatment and guidance to manage their mental well-being.

Estimated Salary: $34,000 - $42,000 per year

This salary estimate is based on industry standards and may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.

Job Description

The Mental Health Technician supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment by performing routine tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of their training and experience.

Maintaining a safe and professional standard for patient care is essential, adhering to Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures, and performance improvement standards.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures, and abide by federal, state, and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards.

  2. Effectively apply supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior. Demonstrate the ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.

  3. Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband as needed; completes unit safety checks.

  4. Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed.

  5. Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; performs vital signs, weights, ADL, intake and output documentation, nutritional monitoring, and communicates findings to the nurse.

  6. Ensures patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.

  7. Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintaining of belongings; assists at-risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.

  8. Individualizes all patient care activities to the age-specific, disability, cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.

  9. Communicates and documents patient observation and data effectively in the patient record.

  10. Documents patient's departure from unit (i.e., for passes, transport to doctor's appointment, community meetings) with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines.

  11. Documents significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines.

  12. Communicates outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities, and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuity of care.

  13. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.



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