Mental Health Technician NBH Job at Wellpath
Why Wellpath:
Here at NeuroBehavioral Hospitals, everything that we do is about taking care of people – our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to “Always Do The Right Thing!”
About this role:
Here at NeuroBehavioral Hospitals, everything that we do is about taking care of people – our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to “Always Do The Right Thing!”
The Mental Health Technician NBH provides direct care to the hospital’s patient population under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff. The MHT functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment, while role modeling for the patients. MHTs provide supervision in a treatment milieu; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that enhances treatment effectiveness, and is able to intervene effectively in crisis situations.
What you bring to the table:
Education:
- High School diploma of GED required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
Experience:
- One (1) year direct care experience in a mental health setting.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and CPI certification.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patient rights, comfort, and a therapeutic environment under the direction and oversite of licensed nursing personnel.- Contributes to the effective implementation of individual treatment plans of residents through "line of sight" supervision, positive interaction and role modeling, appropriate scoring of observed behaviors, and appropriate consequences or limit setting based on behaviors and program definition.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, nutrition, rest, and exercise.
- Maintains safety and security of the facility through close observation and monitoring of the residents, maintaining optimal physical proximity, always remaining alert, and using analytical forethought to anticipate potentially volatile or unsafe situations and proactively intervene.
- Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions, and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
- Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns, following proper restraint technique guidelines, and displaying neutral emotions.
- Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in the implementation of patient treatment programs such as milieu activities, facilitating groups, and recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population.
- Promotes development of patients' daily living skills through appropriate assignment, instruction, and supervision of tasks.
- Stimulates residents' interest and cooperation in various individual and group activities and programs through positive interaction, instruction, supervision, feedback, and encouragement.
- Completes require 15-minute patient safety checks and charts patient observations, following facility procedures and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
- Transport patients to and from outside appointment, and transfers and stays with the patient as appropriate.
- Takes and documents vital signs, weights, and needed specimens per facility policy and procedures.
- Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings.
- Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- May provide liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies.
- Continues professional development through in-service education, workshops, conferences, and self- study necessary to maintain current knowledge applicable to the position.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
- Time off & leave benefits
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental benefits
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