Mental Health Technician - Residential Units Overnights at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Mental HealthIndustries

Requirements

Must be able to attend the New Hire Orientation for two weeks, M-F, 8am - 4:30pm
Ability to provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and de-escalation support to patients of varying ages

Responsibilities

Assists patients with activities of daily living, attends to patient needs, and provides crisis intervention as needed
Transports patients to appointments, clinics, laboratories, and treatments; remains with residents when they attend off-site appointments
Facilitates and transports residents for community outings and meetings
Ensures safe practices for medication observation and administration, adhering to the six rights of medication safety
Facilitates on-the-job training for new and existing Mental Health Technicians (MHT)
Supports cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure response prevention (ERP) therapies
Responds to emergency and/or crisis situations and supports visitor safety
Actively observes/monitors and records patient behavior and activities, including meals and food intake; completes daily treatment progress notes
Ensures the safety and accurate location of patients, maintains milieu management, monitors safety of patients, visitors, and the environment, and completes daily environmental rounds
Safely checks residents into the unit upon admission or return from an off-ground pass, completes admission and discharge processes, including belonging searches and required documentation
Reports any changes in patient condition or safety to the treatment team
Orients and educates patients upon admission
Performs other duties as assigned, including maintaining knowledge of department processes, pursuing self-directed learning, and participating in committees and work groups
Supports the training and development of new and current team members

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

de-escalationcrisis interventionpatient caremedication safetyCBTDBTERPemergency responsepatient observationdocumentationtraining facilitation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for this Mental Health Technician position?

Salary is not specified, but there is a potential $2,000 New Employee Retention Bonus for new hires who haven't worked for Rogers in over six months.

Is this Mental Health Technician role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position with an overnight shift from 11pm to 7:30am.

What skills or abilities are required for the Mental Health Technician role?

Candidates must be able to attend a two-week New Hire Orientation (M-F, 8am-4:30pm) and provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and de-escalation support.

What does the Mental Health Technician role involve in terms of training others?

The role includes supporting the training and development of new and current team members, as well as facilitating on-the-job training for new and existing Mental Health Technicians.

What should I know about the orientation for this position?

New hires must attend a two-week New Hire Orientation from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, regardless of the overnight shift schedule.

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

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501-1,000Employees