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Mental Health Technician PRN
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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.
$32,847 / year median in South Carolina
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Mental Health Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Grand Strand Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
- Job Summary and Qualifications
- The Behavioral Health Technician is an integral part of a multidisciplinary care team.
Position Requirements:
- 1.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- + •Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider or Instructor through American Red Cross or American Heart Association•+ •Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within 90 days of hire•+ •Prior experience in Behavioral Health setting preferred•+ •Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech/Behavioral Health Tech certification preferred•1.
Education:
Basic reading comprehension required- 1.
Experience:
Behavioral Health care experience. Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the needs of the patient/internal & external customer. Performs in accordance with delineated job responsibilities and satisfactorily completes a yearly evaluation based on these responsibilities.- 1.
- Special qualifications: Must have the ability to effectively read, write and speak fluent English. Effective communication skills; both orally and written. Computer skills needed. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Job Responsibility:
Provides direct patient care.- 1. Conducts initial and ongoing data collection regarding patients individually and in groups and uses that data to initiate appropriate therapeutic intervention.
- 2. Identifies potential risk factors and communicates observations to the RN. Implements interventions under the direction of the RN; such as safety levels, room programs, seclusion, restraint, etc. according to policy and procedure including associated documents.
- 3. Utilizes the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and own knowledge and skill to guide interventions with patients. Provide comprehensive care to patients as assigned including physical, as well as psychological care. Contributes to the plan of care and revision of that plan.
- 5. Documents observations, interventions and outcomes in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
- 6. Provides educational information to patients and families.
Job Responsibility:
Manages groups of patients- 1. Plan, lead or co-lead groups and activities with patients and documents observations in the medical record. Assess patients for appropriateness for inclusion in activities.
- 2. Assists with patient and family education regarding treatment issues and documents on patient and family education form.
Job Responsibility:
Provide for a safe and therapeutic milieu- 1. Monitors patient behavior on the unit intervening as appropriate to ensure patient safety. Documents observations, interventions and outcomes in medical record.
- 2. Assists patients in maintaining individual and common areas.
- 3. Communicates pertinent information to RN and treatment team.
- 4. Promotes therapeutic atmosphere on unit.
- 5. Ensures that all interventions are implemented in such a manner that the patients' rights, dignity and safety are assured.
- 6. Orients patients and families to the programs and expectations.
- 7. Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of order in the clinical area.
- 8. Facilitates morning and evening community groups.
Job Responsibility:
Maintains current and up-to-date knowledge and skills related to patient treatment.- 1. Seeks appropriate learning opportunities.
- 2.
CPI & BLS
according to policy. Completes annual TB testing.- 3. Performs Blood Glucose Level checks utilizing glucometers and maintains all required competencies.
- 4. Performs Electrocardiograms per physician's orders and maintains all competencies so that qualified personal can interpret findings.
- 5. Provides care in a manner that demonstrates competence in the implementation of these techniques as indicated by the clinical presentation.
- 6. Assists in the orientation of new employees as well as students & trainees.
Degree of Supervision Required:
- Involves general guidance and direction by Charge Nurses, Supervisors, and/or Department Manager. The employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- Patient Experience Performance Expectations
LEADERSHIP
Demonstrates that everything in the culture is focused on patient and family centered care, practiced everywhere in the health system, at all levels of patient care and across the organization, including governance.- + •Creates an environment of constructive change and flexibility•+ •Creatively responds to new situations and processes•+ •Viewed as an inspiration and resource for others to implement change•+ •Regarded by others as an individual who meets commitments•+ •Develops, shares and teaches ALWAYS events•+ •Leads by example•
HEARTS AND MINDS
Hearts and minds of all team members and providers are fully engaged.- + •Consistently provides positive influences on team to support Trident Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Ethics and Compliance program•+ •Actively promotes team culture through open, honest feedback•+ •Identifies team development opportunities•+ •Consistently puts team ahead of personal needs/agenda•+ •Brings conflict into the open and resolves issues•+ •Champions cost effective behaviors in others•+ •Teaches others how to manage up coworkers, departments, administration and physicians•+ •Promotes shared decision making among the team•
RESPECTFUL PARTNERSHIP
Anchors each care interaction in a respectful partnership, anticipating and responding to patient and family needs (e.g., physical comfort, emotional, informational, cultural, spiritual and learning).- + •Consistently uses AIDET in interactions with all patients and coworkers•+ •Consistently anticipates, addresses and resolves customer needs and problems•+ •Develops ongoing relationships with customers by soliciting feedback and assessing satisfaction•+ •Consistently applies customer feedback to make necessary changes•+ •Promotes and suggests ideas based on patient survey results to identify, develop, share and teach ALWAYS events•+ •Anticipates, identifies and removes barriers that block the delivery of an exceptional patient experience•+ •Is regarded by others as an individual who meets commitments•+ •Consistently uses Service Excellence standards and helps others understand and use the standards•
RELIABLE CARE
Delivers reliable, quality 24/7/365 via defined health system approaches and methods.- + •Works to increase team productivity by introducing new concepts•+ •Is regarded as an influential team member by encouraging creativity and innovation•+ •Consistently generates ideas and processes in response to problems•+ •Anticipates needs and takes appropriate actions to meet needs in advance•+ •Viewed as an inspiration and resource to others•+ •Leads by example•+ •Develops, shares, and teaches ALWAYS events•
EVIDENCE-BASED CARE
Working as a team to instill confidence by providing collaborative, evidence-based care.- + •Consistently identifies, generates and leads process improvement and cost effective initiatives•+ •Shares and promotes new processes and verifies understanding•+ •Anticipates, identifies and removes barriers that block the delivery of care•+ •Is regarded by other teams as inspiring, knowledgeable and skillful•+ •Achieves team engagement in new initiatives•+ •Leads by example•+ •Develops, shares, and teaches ALWAYS events•
Ages of Patients Served:
- This position requires competency in providing service and/or care for the age groups indicated.
- 13 - 17 Years
- Adolescent
- 18 - 65 Years
- Adult
- x•65 Years +•Geriatric•x•Benefits•Grand Strand Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
- Comprehensive benefits
- for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services +
- Wellbeing support,
- including free counseling and referral services +
- Time away from work
- programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence +
- Savings and retirement resources
- , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling +
- Education support
- through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing +
- Additional benefits
- for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position._- " •Grand Strand Medical Center•has provided quality healthcare services since 1978, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology.
- 300+ bed hospital
- is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients - including the only cardiac surgery program, neurosurgery program, pediatric intensive care unit,
- Level I trauma center
- with two free-standing emergency departments, advanced wound care center, breast cancer center and Carolina Forest Imaging Center.
- Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
- We are an equal opportunity employer.