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Mental Health Technician, Relief
Northern Arizona Healthcare. Provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct and indirect patient care, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and applying crisis intervention techniques. Proficient in patient documentation, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
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Mental Health Tech CertificationCrisis Intervention TechniquesPatient Care and SafetyBehavioral Health ExperienceBLS Certification
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Hard Skills
Patient ObservationVital Sign EvaluationDocumentation in EMRActivities of Daily Living AssistanceCrisis De-escalation Techniques
Soft Skills
Advocacy for Patient RightsBuilding Therapeutic RelationshipsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Midas/RDE ToolBasic Software ProgramsElectronic Medical Records (EMR)
Certifications & Qualifications
Mental Health Tech CertificationCPI CertificationBLS CertificationCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CertificateFingerprint Clearance Card
Industry Keywords
Behavioral HealthPatient SafetyTherapeutic MilieuQuality ImprovementHealthcare Regulations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Provide personal care and comfort to patients
- Maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment
- Recognize and respond to patient-care priorities and ensure patient safety
- Conduct patient observation checks at Q15 or random intervals as clinically directed
- Perform daily vital-sign evaluations or evaluations as clinically needed
- Facilitate AM check-in, PM wrap-up, and other patient groups and activities
- Exchange behavioral observations with registered nurses, counselors, and psychiatrists during shift reports
- Assist with skin checks, issue clothing and hygiene supplies, and orient new admissions
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and teach proper hygiene
- Apply crisis intervention techniques, including verbal de-escalation and mechanical restraints when required
- Advocate for patient rights and maintain a therapeutic milieu
- Search patients, belongings, and rooms for contraband
- Contribute feedback to treatment plans and therapeutic interventions
- Role-model and teach appropriate social skills
- Maintain safety during meals, visitation, and phone times
- Build therapeutic relationships with psychotic, demented, and other alternatively functioning patients
- Maintain patient documentation and records in the EMR
- Participate in performance improvement, continuous quality improvement, education, mentoring, and in-service activities
- Report safety incidents through the Midas/RDE tool and attend safety training
- Monitor the work environment for safety issues and practice safely and cost-effectively
Requirements
What you’ll need- Mental Health Tech/Certified Mental Health Tech: High School Diploma or GED required
- Lead Mental Health Tech: Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related health and human services degree required
- Associate Degree preferred for Mental Health Tech/Certified Mental Health Tech
- Mental Health Tech CPI certification required within 3 months of hire
- BLS (American Heart Association) certification required within 30 days of hire
- Fingerprint Clearance Card application number required upon hire
- Fingerprint Clearance Card required within 90 days of hire
- Mental Health Tech Certified/Lead Mental Health Tech: Unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate required
- Mental Health Tech Certified/Lead Mental Health Tech: Minimum 2 years of experience in Behavioral Health or healthcare-related field required
- Mental Health Tech: Minimum 2 years of experience in Behavioral Health or related health field preferred
- Understanding of computers and competence using computers and basic software programs
- Ability to complete mandatory modules and job-specific training
- Ability to comply with patient-care, safety, regulatory, hospital, departmental, and company policies