What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician position at Catholic Health Initiatives?
Overview
As our
Mental Health Tech
at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you'll help our patients and their families feel comfortable and educated when they're making significant healthcare decisions. Our patient population needs hands-on nursing to be able to identify patient needs when they are not able to articulate what they are experiencing.You'll build trust in these interactions by advocating, supporting, and educating your patients and their families. Your success in this role comes from your empathy and patience to help others during a vulnerable time in their lives. You'll get to be involved in patient improvement that can take a patient from disorientation to opening up and sharing their personality.
About Us :
CHI St Vincent Infirmary
is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State's best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Responsibilities
Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patientsCommunicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge NurseAssist patients / families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linensReports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge NurseMust have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
Qualifications
High School diploma, GED, Metropolitan Test or equivalentBasic Life Support (American Heart Association)
While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!_
Pay Range
17.00 - $21.30 / hourWe are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Learn More
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