What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elliot Health System - Mental Health Technician - PEP Unit - Full Time - Nights position at Elliot Hospital?
Mental Health Technician – PEP
Who We Are
Psychiatric Emergency Program (PEP) is a 6-bed emergency behavioral crisis unit located within the ED. Elliot Behavioral Health Services is staffed by a team of mental health professionals who tailor both evaluation and treatment services to each individual patient. Our state-of-the-art units provide a wide array of equipment and patient acuity depending on a nurse’s professional interests, certifications, and experience level.
About The Job
The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, and shares responsibility for providing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu through supervised therapeutic activities. The Mental Health Technician facilitates and provides direct care for patients of all ages; supports the therapeutic milieu; ensures the safety and well-being of patients.
What You’ll Do
Who We Are
Psychiatric Emergency Program (PEP) is a 6-bed emergency behavioral crisis unit located within the ED. Elliot Behavioral Health Services is staffed by a team of mental health professionals who tailor both evaluation and treatment services to each individual patient. Our state-of-the-art units provide a wide array of equipment and patient acuity depending on a nurse’s professional interests, certifications, and experience level.
About The Job
The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, and shares responsibility for providing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu through supervised therapeutic activities. The Mental Health Technician facilitates and provides direct care for patients of all ages; supports the therapeutic milieu; ensures the safety and well-being of patients.
What You’ll Do
- Participates in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activities
- Sets limits, confronts counterproductive behavior, and reassures and orients patients
- Performs safety checks and assists in managing therapeutic milieu
- Collaborates with other unit personnel with crisis intervention techniques
- Facilitates and leads community meetings and groups
- Associates degree, Certification in Behavioral Sciences program, or its equivalent coursework required
- 6 months experience in behavioral health setting preferred
- Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHS
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
- Accrued Earned Time
- 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
- Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
- Sign on Bonus Eligible
- Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts
