What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Tech, The Bradley Center CSU, Nights position at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare?
Description
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
At. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.
JOB SUMMARY
- Under the direction of an RN is responsible for patient safety, welfare, and the implementation of therapeutic milieu and treatment plans.
- Serve as a patient observer on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require any degree of observation in order to maximize patient safety.
- Perform general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficiency of the nursing unit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides direct clinical care to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse or other licensed clinical personnel.
- Serves as a Nurse Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in behavioral health performing the duties expected of an incumbent.
- Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
- Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and patient friendly work environment; ensure supplies are stocked and available.
FLSA: Non-exempt
EEO:
- 01 Officials and Managers
- 02 Professionals
- 03 Technicians
- 04 Sales Workers
- 05 Administrative Support Workers
- 06 Craft Workers
- 07 Operatives
- 08 Laborers and Helpers
- 09 Service Workers
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- High school diploma or equivalent Required
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field preferred
- Four (4) years of related experience in the mental health field preferred
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
- Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire
Minimum Work Experience
- One (1) year of mental health experience in Mental Health Technician or similar function is preferred
