A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
Our Behavioral Health Tech position is a great entry-level role for anyone over 18, with a high school diploma and interested in working in the Human Services field. In this position, employees interact with clients experiencing mental health emergencies, support our therapeutic team and learn documentation and other state standards followed by the Department of Mental Health. Those hired in this role will work as needed and will be required to report to two (2) shifts per month to maintain employment. What you'll be doing: Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the clients that are committed to WellStone Emergency Services. Regularly implements basic living skills training objectives and documents resident's progress in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record. Helps to coordinate activities, conduct group therapy, document client's progress, and maintain electronic documentation in timely manner. Work closely with WES Treatment Team. Regularly completes documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs. and push/pull or transport client and equipment. Ensure clients comply with rules, maintain a clean and safe environment including the performance of housekeeping, assist clients where necessary. Demonstrates and practices good safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques. Promotes a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, clients, and their families and/or co-workers. Administration of medication was supervised and documented. Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings as required and remains current on all training/certifications. Works as scheduled, correctly completes and submits timesheet and leave requests in a timely manner. Reports any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and assists in the maintenance/housekeeping of the facility and equipment. Performs verbal and, at times, physical de-escalation techniques as required, in addition to crisis interventions. Report to work on time, willing to remain on shift if not relieved, coordinate coverage with other Behavioral Health Technicians for dates unable to report to work, either annual or sick leave requests. May have to be an escort/guardian for clients who are sent to the Hospital for evaluation. Complete other duties as assigned. What we're looking for: High School Diploma or GED Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills Excellent 5-year Driving Record (must have valid driver's license) Certified in (or ability to obtain) CPR Medication Assistant Certification (MAC 1) Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders. We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.
