What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH TECH position at Campbell County Health?
JOB SUMMARY
The Mental Health Tech provides direct patient care to individuals living in a psychiatric unit.
Observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. May communicate with the patient's family as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs basic patient care activities.
- Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to RN/ LPN.
- Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
- Facilitate educational groups on unit.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment.
- Performs routine cleaning tasks.
- Documents according to policy.
- Runs errands, such as lab specimens to Laboratory.
- Assists RN/ LPN to complete unit safety checks.
- May be required to work on other nursing units.
- Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
- Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- None.
- License
- State of Wyoming CNA Certification or 2 years Previous Mental Health Experience preferred.
- Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code of their respective discipline.
- State of Wyoming CNA Certification or 2 years Previous Mental Health Experience preferred.
- Experience
- Previous experience preferred.
- Certifications required
- See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, TEAM, CPR)
- Must be able to assist in assessing a patient’s condition, formulating a plan of care, selecting appropriate interventions, evaluating patient response to care/ treatment and explaining/ teaching patients about their condition/ recovery.
- Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patient families, physicians, and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.
- Ability to handle emergency high-stress situations.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and under stressful conditions.
- Analytical and reasoning skills with a high level of mental concentration and memory.
- The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, TEAM, CPR)
- The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages and apply developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient. Ability to maintain the appropriate level of knowledge and skills.
- Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in the following age groups:
- Adolescent (12-18)
- Adult (19 and older)
