Mental Health Tech - FT

Mental Health Tech - FT BJC HealthCare - 3.7 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time $17.62 - $27.85 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Patient comfort Mental health and behavioral care Vital signs Insurance prior authorization Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Collecting samples for laboratory testing Clerical experience Patient treatment Associate's degree CNA Entry level Full Job Description Saint Louis, Missouri Clinical Services and Support Days Full-Time 108204 STL1-S11 $17.62 - $27.85 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience) Job Description Additional Information About the Role Provide care and safety for patients in a supportive team environment. This position supports our Bridge Program. The employee will go over to the inpatient Pysch departments multiple times a week to connect with patients who are being discharged and scheduled for continuity in our clinic. Additionally, this position will cover desk work-phones, check-in/check-out, obtaining patient vitals, help with prior authorizations, and more.

Hours:

40/week •

Days:

8am-430p • No holidays or weekends

Perks:

Benefits eligible (www.bjctotalrewards.org)

Preferred:

CNA, MHT, Nurse Assistant, or PCT experience

Location:

Center for Outpatient Health (BJH) Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Wohl Clinic serves a diverse adult socioeconomic population from the metropolitan St. Louis and surrounding areas.¿ The Psychiatry Clinic provides Psychotherapy and Medication management to established adult patients with serious mental illness requiring symptom management.¿ All Medical care is given by third year residents under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Washington University Medicine School faculty. Patients are seen on a regularly scheduled appointment basis.¿ Services are provided by professional personnel in nursing, diagnostic laboratories, social services, pharmacy, and patient education.¿ Admissions to 3-Wohl are by referrals which are generated by discharging physicians from In-patient Psychiatry or from the Psychiatry resident, in the Emergency Room.¿ Established patients with urgent needs are screened for acuity and referred to the ER as needed. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Responsible for performing necessary services in caring for the personal needs, comfort and treatment of psychiatric patients under the direction of the registered nurse. Responsibilities Assists patients with daily hygiene including personal care direction, assists with physical activity, meets patients' nutritional needs, and documents activities as required. Implements direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. Assists nurses with admissions and discharges, and assists nurses and doctors with treatments, procedures and examinations. Performs general clerical tasks. Collects and records specimens, including phlebotomy. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience