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Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT - Nights - TMC
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
Western Missouri Mental Health
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Behavioral Health IP
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
7:00PM - 7:30AM
Hours Per Week
36
Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training or the training requirements will be waived if an employee demonstrates competency in the content areas required by regulatory requirements; in the duties specific to their job and the patient population assigned; and:
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Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT - Nights - TMC
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
Western Missouri Mental Health
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Behavioral Health IP
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
7:00PM - 7:30AM
Hours Per Week
36
Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must obtain BCLS certification within 120 days of hire; certification must be kept current for continued employment
- Clearance through the Family Care Registry
- Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.
- Department orientation with classroom and clinical training equivalent to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel regulations or background that meets these regulations as follows:
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training or the training requirements will be waived if an employee demonstrates competency in the content areas required by regulatory requirements; in the duties specific to their job and the patient population assigned; and:
- Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has completed a fundamentals of nursing course; or Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or Is certified as a nursing assistant per state regulation; or Is certified or has had formal training that meets the UAP curriculum; or Has documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; or has proof of completion of UAP training program in Missouri within the last three (3) years which meets the requirements of this policy; or has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.
- UAP’s from staffing agencies shall comply with the training requirements.
- Preference for applicants with previous documented experience in patient care, including assistance with ambulation, feeding, and other activities of daily living.
- Previous mental health experience
- BCLS certification
