Mental Health Technician - Pediatric Behavioral Health - Days

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

3d • $20 - $30

About The Position

Collaborates with Registered Nurse to plan and initiate appropriate interventions consistent with policies and procedures. Assists Registered Nurse and Treatment team with Milieu Management by managing supplies in line with guidelines to meet patient needs and budgetary constraints Collects and communicates physical and psychosocial data about health status of patient/family in a systematic and continuous manner. Includes patient and family in this process. Observes and reports symptoms, behaviors, and changes in patient's condition in a timely manner. Initiates one-to-one interactions with patients according to the milieu program. Participates in department treatment program as follows: uses creativity to determine therapeutic interventions that will result in maximal patient outcome. Carries out therapeutic interventions that are for specific patient needs. Communicates barriers with team. Collaborate with patients and the treatment team to optimize activities and patient schedule. Supports safe, appropriate, effective and efficient patient care by providing accurate, thorough and timely documentation that consistently meets departmental requirements. Demonstrates knowledge of standards of care practice. Incorporates these into practice and holds self and others accountable for practicing according to these standards. Consistently performs safety checks correctly with accurate documentation. Performs environmental rounds as required on each shift, with appropriate follow-up to RN and appropriate documentation. Serves as an adult role model for all patients and peers. Advocates for patient needs. Assists with milieu management of department. Facilitates patient educational groups. Assists with orientation and training of new staff, demonstrates an ongoing commitment to improve the performance and skill of co-workers. Serves as a preceptor to new employees on a routine basis. Demonstrates competencies of the preceptor/resource role. Formulates recommendations to improve individual performance. Facilitates constructive feedback regarding own performance. Actively participates in department/hospital committee/taskforce. Actively participates in department/hospital committee/taskforce. Participates in ongoing revision and development of department policies, procedures, guidelines, and program groups to maintain/improve quality. Consistently utilizes non-patient care time by offering assistance to team. Maintains patient rights in accordance with applicable state's Patient's Bill of Rights.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in human services, psychology or related field required.
• Must obtain Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training for physical restraint within 90 days of hire.
• Current BCLS for healthcare providers required.
• Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from psychiatric patients across the life span
• Demonstrates ability to escort psychiatric patients off unit
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Solid computer skills to utilize electronic medical record in a time efficient manner
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Knowledge of concepts, procedures and techniques
• Team building and problem solving skills
• Critical thinking and decision making skills
• Ability to work in stressful situations
• High level manual dexterity required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Nursing assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Registered Nurse to plan and initiate appropriate interventions consistent with policies and procedures.
• Assists Registered Nurse and Treatment team with Milieu Management by managing supplies in line with guidelines to meet patient needs and budgetary constraints
• Collects and communicates physical and psychosocial data about health status of patient/family in a systematic and continuous manner.
• Observes and reports symptoms, behaviors, and changes in patient's condition in a timely manner.
• Initiates one-to-one interactions with patients according to the milieu program.
• Participates in department treatment program as follows: uses creativity to determine therapeutic interventions that will result in maximal patient outcome.
• Carries out therapeutic interventions that are for specific patient needs.
• Communicates barriers with team.
• Collaborate with patients and the treatment team to optimize activities and patient schedule.
• Supports safe, appropriate, effective and efficient patient care by providing accurate, thorough and timely documentation that consistently meets departmental requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards of care practice.
• Consistently performs safety checks correctly with accurate documentation.
• Performs environmental rounds as required on each shift, with appropriate follow-up to RN and appropriate documentation.
• Serves as an adult role model for all patients and peers.
• Advocates for patient needs.
• Assists with milieu management of department.
• Facilitates patient educational groups.
• Assists with orientation and training of new staff, demonstrates an ongoing commitment to improve the performance and skill of co-workers.
• Serves as a preceptor to new employees on a routine basis.
• Demonstrates competencies of the preceptor/resource role.
• Formulates recommendations to improve individual performance.
• Facilitates constructive feedback regarding own performance.
• Actively participates in department/hospital committee/taskforce.
• Participates in ongoing revision and development of department policies, procedures, guidelines, and program groups to maintain/improve quality.
• Consistently utilizes non-patient care time by offering assistance to team.
• Maintains patient rights in accordance with applicable state's Patient's Bill of Rights.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree