Mental Health Technician-Behavioral Health

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
• Department: Behavioral Health Unit- SLRMC
• Shift: Varies
• Job ID: 167311
  
  

Overview

UnityPoint-St. Luke's

PRN (As Needed)

The behavioral health Mental Health Tech assists in patient care throughout the behavioral health unit. Duties include assisting patients with their ADL’s, completing 15 minute checks on patients, assisting with group programming, documentation of care and treatments done and observes patients for safety and condition change and reports to appropriate staff.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
  
  

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Delivery of Care

• Assists patients with ADL’s according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse in charge of patient.
• Completes 15 minute checks to maintain safety of patient and unit.
• Assists with the check in process including getting initial vital signs and completing admission paperwork.
• Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment. Follows all established infection control policies, and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient.
  
  

Documentation

• Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and ADL care given to patient in computer.
• Assists with the check in process including getting initial vital signs and completing admission paperwork.
  
  

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 30 days of hire.

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

Ability to move and lift patients and use appropriate equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.

Effective interpersonal relationships and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written).