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.
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Louis Worker Type:
PRN Job Highlights:
This is a PRN (as needed) position filling in for vacant shifts due to vacations, leave of absences, illnesses, etc. No guaranteed hours or benefits.
Job Summary:
Provides direct behavioral health patient care by performing a variety of activities for patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living. Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN. Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. Applies knowledge of group dynamics in participating in therapeutic groups and maintaining the milieu. Monitors patients to ensure safety, including but not limited to rounding, environmental and safety checks. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Associate's degree in the behavioral health or a related field, or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location:
Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee Department:
1209000128 BHS -
Intermed Care Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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