Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry
About The Position
Under the supervision and/or direction of a Unit Director, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, or Team Leader, performs activity duties in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the hospital. The Mental Health Technician will be assigned to float to Adult Psychiatry Unit, the Child Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, and the Behavioral Decision Unit within the Emergency Department based on patient care needs. Full time and part time positions may be available based on Unit need. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.
Requirements
- Associates degree preferred or equivalent work experience/education in the Mental Health field required.
- Previous experience as a Mental Health Technician or Mental Health Worker will be considered first. Person with relevant mental health training/education will be considered second. Person with nurse aide training will be considered third if no applicants from prior groups.
- Including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
- Meets the requirement of pre-employment screening and physical.
- Provides documentation within the first 30 days of employment indicating no record of Child Abuse, Neglect and/or Maltreatment through the New York State Central Register.
- Previous patient care experience preferred.
- Must successfully complete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training in the first 3 months of employment.
- As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
Nice To Haves
- Previous patient care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs activity duties in the treatment and care of patients
- Assigned to float to Adult Psychiatry Unit, the Child Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, and the Behavioral Decision Unit within the Emergency Department based on patient care needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
