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Upson Regional Medical Center
Mental Health Tech I
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What they do
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.
$32,733 / year median in Georgia
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Geri-Psych Schedule:
Full Time Shift:
Days Hours:
7a-7p , 3 shifts per week Join a winning team! Upson Regional Medical Center is a small hospital with a BIG heart! Our employees enjoy an environment where they can take care of patients with a high degree of quality and compassion. Patients get to experience top-notch healthcare with modern technology and a team with a focus of excellence for every patient, every time. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and provides support for the patient's treatment plan and reports vital information directly to the Registered Nurse. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan, welcoming new patients through specific admission protocols; assisting with the patient discharge process; maintaining direct patient observation; lead patient education, community, goal, and activity groups; assist nursing staff by taking vital signs and help patients perform ADL's. MHT's may be expected to make entries into the patient's legal, medical record. Other duties may include light clerical / record filing, general housekeeping duties required to keep the patient and staff areas clean and safe; answering the phone and doing light clerical duties; or other duties as delegated by the supervising RN.Required:
- High School Education or Equivalent At least one year's experience in the healthcare field
- Lifting patients, equipment and supplies.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Must be willing and able to assist patients with performing different personal hygiene and laundry tasks.