Mental Health Technician, Per Diem
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Job overview
Primary responsibilities include direct one-to-one observation of patients in the ED, documenting condition, assisting with crisis intervention using de‑escalation techniques, participating in safety mitigation, escalating concerns, and providing emotional support. The role requires excellent interpersonal communication, strong problem‑solving, ability to manage priorities under stress, and physical stamina for extended sitting and frequent movement.
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Full job description
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Description:
Primary responsibilities include:
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Direct one-to-one observation of patients in the ED, while documenting the patient’s condition during monitoring
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Assist with crisis intervention by utilizing approved de-escalation and calming techniques as appropriate
Essential Functions:
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Participates in mitigating the safety of patients experiencing psychosocial crises and their physical environment
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Immediately escalating safety or patient behavioral concerns to ED nurses, providers, or other colleagues including security personnel
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Provide emotional support with calming techniques when appropriate
Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements:
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills
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Strong problem-solving/critical thinking skills with a collaborative approach
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Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain composure in stressful situations
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Sitting for extended periods of time with frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping
Minimum Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Previous behavioral health experience preferred
Credentials/Licensure:
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American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or ability to obtain certification and maintain annually
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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