Mental Health Support Specialist

2 days ago

Braintree, Massachusetts, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time
Mental Health Technician Job Description

At RWJBarnabas Health, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Technician to join our team. As a Mental Health Technician, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and support to individuals with diverse psychiatric illnesses.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide key assistance to patients who require special precautions and remain with assigned patients at all times during their shift, except when relieved by staff for break and meal time.
  • Work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse to provide care to patients with diverse psychiatric illnesses.
  • Engage in therapeutic communication and activities to distract, occupy, and develop therapeutic rapport with patients.
  • Comply with hospital policies on confidentiality, infection control, and compassionate care.
  • Adhere to patient restrictions and manage aggressive, violent, and confused behavior appropriately.
  • Report identified safety issues, such as hazardous environments, and medical errors.
  • Accompany patients during transportation to departments for testing or procedures.
  • Remain with patients at all times unless relieved or directed by a caregiver.
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment.
  • Serve prepared meals and provide companionship and conversation with patients.
  • Provide stimulating activities for patients to participate in, such as board games, repetitious simple tasks, videos, etc.
  • Monitor patient activity at all times and report vital signs out of normal range to the RN.
  • Check patient's name band for correct identification and assure proper name and secure band on the patient's wrist.
  • Perform laboratory procedures as directed by the RN, including EKG, venipuncture, capillary sampling, glucose monitoring, and other laboratory procedures.
  • Assist patients with patient hygiene, perinea care, and AOL activities.
  • Position patients to relieve pressure and preserve skin integrity.
  • Recognize emergent or potential emergent situations and respond appropriately.
  • Remain alert, observant, and attentive to patients at all times.
  • Review and follow patient's care plan to ascertain patient goals.
  • Document in Safety and Attendance patient's location, activity, behavior, thought content, and level of observation in the electronic record every 15 minutes.
  • Report off-duty to the nurse before leaving the unit and ensure that relief by BHT for the next shift is present with the patient before leaving the patient alone.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalency required.
  • One (1) year of Nurse Aide/Assistant/CHHA/Emergency Medical Technician, or satisfactory completion of an Aide training program.
  • 3-5 years of related experience in a psychiatric or geriatric-psychiatric service setting required.
  • Preferably at least one (1) year experience as a phlebotomist and/or EKG technician with a health care background.
  • Must successfully complete MMC clinical training orientation.
  • Annual BEST certification.
Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Retirement Plans.
  • Short & Long Term Disability.
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Wellness Programs.
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance).
  • Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more.

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