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MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN I
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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.
$37,123 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
at Department of Human Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician I for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to perform beginning level duties on a unit for the care, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals served with mental illness, on an assigned shift. Assists in providing physical care, developing self help skills and supervision of daily living skills. Escorts patients to recreational activities and medical appointments as assigned. Performs simple nursing procedures. Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. Travels in performance of job duties. Essential Functions On an assigned shift, performs beginning level duties on a unit for the care, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals served with mental illness. Assists in providing physical care, developing self-help skills and supervision of daily living skills. Performs beginning level program duties. Escorts patient to recreational activities and medical appointments. Assists in performance of housekeeping duties to m To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account