Mental Health Technician I - Adult Psychiatry

Mental Health Technician I - Adult Psychiatry

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0088771

Category:

Mental Health

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Health Care Partner:

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location:

75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Department:

CVPH - Adult Psych

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Evening

Hours:

3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Estimated Hours per Week:

40

Bi-Weekly Hours:

80

Weekend Needs:

Every Other

Pay Rate:

$22.38 - $32.45 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply withinseven (7) daysof the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision and/or direction of a Unit Director, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, or Team Leader, performs activity duties in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the hospital. The Mental Health Technician will be assigned to float to Adult Psychiatry Unit/ Child Adolescent Psychiatry Unit/Behavioral Decision Unit based on patient care needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Skills Required:

1. Associates degree preferred or equivalent work experience/education in the Mental Health field required.

2. Previous experience as a Mental Health Technician or Mental Health Worker will be considered first. Person with relevant mental health training/education will be considered second. Person with nurse aide training will be considered third if no applicants from prior groups.

3. Including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.

4. Meets the requirement of pre-employment screening and physical.

5. Provides documentation within the first 30 days of employment indicating no record of Child Abuse, Neglect and/or Maltreatment through the New York State Central Register.

6. Previous patient care experience preferred.

7. Must successfully complete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training in the first 3 months of employment.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.