Mental Health Technician

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Mental Health Technician with LewisGale Hospital Alleghany you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the LewisGale Hospital Alleghany family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Program Director:

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  Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care.

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  Displays respect for patient’s integrity, patient information, and patient rights.

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  Assist with maintaining patient’s activities of daily living.

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  Demonstrates accountability for specifically assigned duties, such as patient observation rounds, suicide risk observation ,monitoring vital signs, and inventory of patient’s belongings.

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  Maintains patient record and documentation according to policy. Uses Meditech software proficiently.

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  Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to provide nursing care to the psychiatric patient under the direction of the RN.

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  Works as a member of a team to assist with milieu management and performs job tasks to ensure personal, patient and departmental safety.

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  Communicates professionally and effectively with staff, physicians, management, external and internal customers. Ensures timely and accurate communication of patient information with all members of the treatment team.

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  Leads or co-leads groups: goals, community, leisure, diversionary, and wrap-up.

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  Assists Charge Nurses and co-workers in maintaining efficiency.

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  Completes clerical responsibilities.

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  Adheres to policies and procedures. Supports the Mission of the facility.

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  Pursues and takes responsibility to enhance personal and professional growth.

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  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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  Licensure / Credentials:

  
  Required:

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    BLS Certification

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    CPI must be obtained within60 days of employment

  
  Preferred:

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    Certified Nursing Assistant

  
  Experience:

  
  Required: Able to work under pressure and maintain composure and pleasant manner. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills necessary. Demonstrated typing and word processing skills, experience with telephone systems, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  
  Preferred: Previous experience in hospital/medical setting. Experience with psychiatric patients.

This is a Full Time Night Shift Position

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Mental Health Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.