Mental Health Tech
Corbin, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Mental Health Tech provides clerical, receptionist, and basic patient care duties on the Adult Psychiatric I unit, assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and supporting patients and families under RN supervision.
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Skills
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Full job description
Experience Required
1 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
Mental Health Tech (Hospital)
PRN,1stShift
BHCOR-Cor Trillium CenterI Corbin, KY
The Adult Psychiatric I unit is licensed for 22 acute psychiatric beds for patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The Adult Psychiatric I unit specializes in adult care of patients 18 years old and older and an interdisciplinary treatment team approach is utilized in caring for patients.
The Mental Health Tech performs clerical and receptionist duties for the nursing unit under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Mental Health Technician also assists with basic patient care duties and demonstratesawareness of the psychosocial aspects involved in patient care. Under direction of the RN/LPN the Mental Health Tech assists and provides group therapy sessions and activity assessments to enable patients with physical, emotional, mental, or social disabilities to acquirean appropriate social/leisure lifestyle, promote independent functioning and enhancingoptimal health and wellbeing.
Description:
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, repositioning, and mobility.
Monitor and document vital signs, weights, intake/output, and changes in patient condition.
Provide compassionate care, promote patient dignity, and support patients and families, including end-of-life care.
Communicate effectively with nurses, patients, families, and team members to ensure continuity of care.
Assist with restorative care activities, ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, and use of assistive devices.
Maintain accurate records, perform clerical duties, coordinate patient services, and manage unit supplies.
Follow all safety, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and hospital policies and procedures.
Participate in required training, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Provide excellent customer service and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
Requirements:
High School diploma or GED required, plus either one year of healthcare-related experience or completion of at least 30 college credit hours.
BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
CNA Patient Deterioration Training required within 30 days of hire.
Aegis Training required within designated post-hire timeframe.
Benefits:
Preventive Plan
Retirement Plans
Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26106453
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