What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Tech Hospital position at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville?
The Mental Health Tech functions as a member of the health care team. The MHT assists the registered nurse in meeting the goal(s) of individualized patient care by performing designated patient care and unit activities.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Successful completion of Nurse Aide training program required. Certified Nurse Aide certification through the Kentucky Board of Nursing required. BCLS required.
Avade workplace violence prevention training (Level III) required after hire, not to exceed 3 months, and maintained annually. Training provided in-house. ***current employees as of April 12, 2024 will be allowed 1 year to obtain***
EXPERIENCE: 1 years’ experience in a recent hospital setting or skilled setting required. Prior inpatient psychiatric care preferred.
