Mental Health Technician - Inpatient - PRN at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Mental HealthIndustries

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years or older
Current Driver's license in good standing (preferred)
Pass pre-employment background and drug screen
American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire (training provided)
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire (training provided)
Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within 90 days of hire (training provided)
Pool 2 schedule: minimum of 8 shifts per month
Float coverage support to inpatient and residential (adult) levels of care

Responsibilities

Functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients
Assists patients with activities of daily living; interacts with patients, attends to patient needs, and helps in crisis intervention as needed
Transports patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments as appropriate
Facilitates on-the-job training for new and existing MHT team members
Assists in providing therapeutic patient care in group or one-to-one settings
Responds to emergency and/or crisis situations and supports visitor safety
Monitors safety of patients and environment, including infection control standards
Actively observes/monitors and records patient behavior and activities, including meals and food intake
Ensures safety and accurate location of patients at all times, including milieu management
Reports any changes in patient condition or safety to the treatment team
Orients and educates patients upon admission and documents as required
Performs other duties as assigned, including maintaining knowledge of department processes/protocols/procedures, pursuing self-directed learning/continuing education, and participating on committees/task forces/work groups

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Care

Activities of Daily Living

Patient Monitoring

Infection Control

Milieu Management

Patient Transport

Group Therapy

Emergency Response

Crestwood Behavioral Health

Provides tailored mental health services in California

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Crestwood Behavioral Health, known for its tailored mental health services throughout California, cultivates a supportive and adaptive work environment. The company is distinguished by its accreditation from CARF, underscoring its commitment to maintaining high standards in mental health care and flexibility in addressing diverse needs. Working at Crest sheath offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, recovery-oriented work in a growing field, ensuring personal and professional growth.

520 Capitol Mall #800, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAHeadquarters

1968Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

501-1,000Employees